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Death toll in violence surrounding nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches at least 116, activists say
At least 116 killed and over 2,600 detained amid nationwide protests in all 31 provinces, sparked by economic collapse and escalating political demands, Human Rights Activists News Agency said.
- Protests in Iran began on December 28 due to anger over the economy, with at least 116 confirmed deaths and thousands arrested, according to reports from the Human Rights Activists News Agency .
- Protesters have voiced anti-government sentiments, leading Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad to warn that demonstrators would be labeled as 'enemies of God', which carries the death penalty.
- Reports indicate severe violence towards protesters, including shooting by security forces against demonstrators, amid a communication blackout imposed by the government.
- A Tehran-based doctor claimed over 217 fatalities, highlighting a dangerous situation during the protests.
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The number of people killed as a result of the suppression of protests in Iran has risen to 116.
Protests across the country shake Iran: demonstrators demand the fall of the regime. Trump offers support, Iran threatens with retaliation.
Protests were reported from more than 500 locations on Saturday, and they are growing despite the fact that more than a hundred people have already died, many have been injured, and more than 2,600 may be in custody. The heir to the last Iranian Shah is also becoming increasingly active, and Trump is threatening to protect the protesters. Plans are already being made in Washington for a possible strike against Iran.
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