US EditionDozens Feared Dead as Iran Hit by Largest Protests in Years
At least 65 protesters have died and over 2,300 arrested during the largest anti-government protests in years, amid a near-total internet blackout across Iran, activists said.
- On Jan 10, the largest anti-government demonstrations intensified Friday night, spreading nationwide with major clashes beyond Tehran and social media footage showing hundreds of thousands marching.
- On Dec 28, protests began after traders in Tehran marched over a currency crisis, while Reza Pahlavi, exiled opposition figure, urged oil, gas and transportation workers to strike and said he is preparing to return.
- Footage from provinces and Fardis showed multiple bodies and severe injuries, with at least seven bodies in Fardis and 217 deaths in Tehran, according to Time magazine.
- Iran's prosecutor general warned detainees face 'enemy of God' charges, while security forces arrested nearly 200 alleged leaders and seized weapons, with state media promising trials without leniency.
- NetBlocks reported a near-nationwide internet blackout cutting Iranian users and families off for almost two days, while Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi arrived in Tehran and Western leaders urged restraint Friday.
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For the third night in a row there were great demonstrations against the regime, with dozens of people killed and thousands arrested
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For about two weeks there have been mass protests in Iran against the Mullah regime. Dozens of people have already died, all communication is shut down. What you need to know now.
There is little information left from Iran since the regime has almost completely blocked the Internet. However, even the night of Saturday, people seem to have demonstrated in large numbers again. Activists fear many dead and injured.
The protests in Iran continue, even on Friday evening, people are pushing the streets again and calling for an end to the regime. Its security forces apparently also use sharp ammunition against the demonstrators.
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