The UN human rights office has reported ongoing executions, mass arrests, and a sweeping crackdown in Iran during the war, with thousands detained. The country's currency has also hit a record low, deepening the economic crisis.

The Iranian rial fell to 1.8 million rials per dollar, a historic low, as a fragile ceasefire with the US holds. A US blockade continues to squeeze the economy by disrupting oil exports, a key source of revenue. The drop is expected to fuel inflation, worsening public anger.

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to accept US terms for a peace deal, posting on Truth Social: "Iran can't get their act together. They better get smart soon!" Iran's Defense Ministry spokesman responded that Washington "must abandon its illegal and irrational demands."

UN rights chief Volker Türk said he was "appalled" by the scale of repression, calling for an immediate halt to executions and release of arbitrarily detained persons. According to the UN, at least 21 people have been executed and over 4,000 detained on national security charges, many facing torture and unfair trials.

Authorities have also seized assets from hundreds of citizens and imposed a nationwide internet blackout lasting more than 60 days, one of the longest globally.

Oil prices surged again amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, and the United Arab Emirates announced it would leave OPEC and OPEC+. US Marines boarded a vessel suspected of violating the Iran blockade but released it after confirmation.

Source: www.dw.com