Iran unrest: Over 3,000 killed in nationwide protests; toll deadliest in decades

Iran unrest: Over 3,000 killed in nationwide protests; toll deadliest in decades

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has climbed to more than 3,000, marking the country’s deadliest unrest in decades, rights activists said on Saturday.The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, Reuters reported. Residents said a sweeping crackdown appeared to have largely quelled demonstrations…

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‘Told on good authority’: Donald Trump says killing of protesters in Iran 'stopping’; claims 'no plans for executions'

‘Told on good authority’: Donald Trump says killing of protesters in Iran ‘stopping’; claims ‘no plans for executions’

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has been informed “on good authority” that executions in Iran “are stopping”. Although Tehran had indicated it may carry out rapid trials and executions amid a harsh crackdown on protesters.“We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping — it’s stopped — it’s stopping,” Trump…

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