US EditionHundreds Dead in Mass Iran Protests, Activists Say
The protests began over economic collapse and sanctions, with activists reporting 538 dead and 10,670 detained amid a nationwide crackdown.
- On Sunday, nationwide protests in Iran continued, with activists saying more than 500 protesters died and more than 10,000 were detained in recent weeks.
- The demonstrations began on December 28 after the Iranian rial collapsed, trading at over 1.4 million to $US1, as economic hardship, sanctions, and last year’s brief war with Israel escalated unrest against the theocratic leadership.
- With the internet down, state television aired funerals, morgue footage and a pickup truck of bodies while activists tallied at least 538 dead, reporting 490 protesters and 48 security forces killed.
- U.S. officials have been briefed on options, including military strikes and cyberattacks, while the White House has not indicated any decisions, according to Saturday reports, and Qalibaf warned of targets in the region.
- Any decision to escalate would rest with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, amid uncertainty after June air-defence losses, and Israel is watching closely as Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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In Iran, the protests escalate despite brutal violence. Over 500 deaths, 10,000 arrests in all provinces. Experts predict the end of the Islamic Republic by 2027.
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der Standard DEUS President Donald Trump wants to conduct negotiations with the authoritarian leadership in Iran. Perhaps he also has to act beforehand, he says.
Violent protests are taking place in Iran against the Islamic regime of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Follow all the updates in our live blog.
500+ killed as Iran cracks down on protesters & issues threat to U.S.
Hundreds of thousands protest in Iran as government forces mobilize to stop the demonstrations. Human rights activists say more than 500 people have been killed in the last two weeks. The head of the Iranian parliament issued a new warning to the U.S., vowing to strike back if the Trump administration takes military action inside Iran. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez reports.
In Iran, the brutal action of the Mullah regime continues to escalate. Hundreds of people were killed, according to activists.
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