U.S. Weighs Response to Israeli Report on Iran Protest Deaths

Axios reported on Wednesday that Israeli officials have conveyed to Washington an assessment stating that more than 5,000 protesters have been killed in Iran during the recent demonstrations.

Sources indicate that U.S. Senator Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss potential U.S. responses to the situation in Iran, amid rising concerns in both Washington and Tel Aviv regarding the broader implications of the unrest.

The report noted that Rubio may reach out to Netanyahu again today to follow up on the situation, as discussions continue about possible strategies to address the crisis in Iran.