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Iran Arrests 100 Protesters as Army Pledges to Protect 'National Interests'

Supreme Leader Khamenei called protesters 'mercenaries for foreigners' and vowed harsh measures as at least 42 people died and over 2,270 were detained amid protests, HRANA reported.

  • On Friday, Iran's Defense Council vowed tougher measures as the Human Rights Activists News Agency reported a rise in arrests amid growing unrest.
  • Bazaar merchants first took to the streets over the rial collapse, and protests that began Dec. 28 spread to all 31 provinces, broadening into calls to oust the regime.
  • A Tehran doctor told TIME that six hospitals recorded at least 217 deaths, while Iran Human Rights and the Human Rights Activists News Agency reported lower tallies, and security forces fired in Malekshahi killing at least five.
  • Netblocks confirmed the internet blackout persisted for more than 12 hours, and European leaders urged Iran to allow peaceful demonstrations while airlines in Turkey and the United Arab Emirates canceled flights.
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»Direct shots on the heads«: According to the BBC, during the mass protests against the Iranian regime, many people are seriously injured or killed. Hospitals are already overloaded.

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Iran authorities signal intensified crackdown as unrest grows

DUBAI: Iran's authorities indicated on Saturday (Jan 10) they could intensify their crackdown on the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionar

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