Nationwide protests in Iran are putting new pressure on its theocracy as the country faces an economic crisis.

Iran allegedly deploys drones amid nationwide protests as Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 544 confirmed deaths and over 10,000 arrests.

Demonstrations that began as outrage over the economy have spread across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities and the threat of U.S. military action.

Iran has faced intense nationwide protests for two weeks, marking the largest challenge to the country's ruling regime in years — and drawing vows from President Trump to intervene on the protesters' behalf if they face a violent crackdown.

Protests against immigration enforcement were taking place across the U.S. after federal officers shot three people in Minneapolis and Portland.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on Constitution Avenue in front of the Capitol Building in D.C. on Sunday demanding a stop to federal immigration enforcement operations.

Iran’s nationwide protests enter a third week with hundreds reported dead and thousands arrested as President Donald Trump considers military and non-military options and Tehran warns against US intervention.

Iran is currently gripped by one of the biggest protests it has seen in years. Demonstrations started on December 28 over increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic’s faltering economy and the collapse of its currency.