Protests against inflation and the declining Iranian rial have intensified across Iran, reaching over 250 locations. Amid the unrest, media reports suggest the US, in coordination with Israel, is assessing intervention options to support the protest movement. Speculation also suggests Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have contingency plans to flee the country if the situation deteriorates. Human rights groups report at least 35 deaths and over 1,200 detentions during the demonstrations.