The US president has said Iran will ‘pay a huge price’ and has encouraged Iranians to topple the regime. In just a few days, thousands have been arrested, some face execution, and hundreds are reported dead.

EU states gave the go-ahead on Friday for the bloc to sign its largest free trade accord with the South American group Mercosur, more than 25 years after talks began, following months of wrangling to secure enough support.

This House will not aid in legitimising this regime that has sustained itself through torture, repression, murder,' Roberta Metsola says - Anadolu Ajansı

Those who brave the streets, like the political prisoners still being held, need more than just statements of solidarity,” she said

In an interview with Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, European Parliament President Metsola said the EU should not wait for Trump to take swift actions against the Iranian regime - from sanctions to designating the Revolutionary Guard as terrorists.