Iran protests: 646 killed, activists say, as Trump weighs military action
The death toll over 16 days of mass anti-government protests in Iran reached 646 as of Monday, according to data published by the the U.S.-based HRANA....
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The death toll over 16 days of mass anti-government protests in Iran reached 646 as of Monday, according to data published by the the U.S.-based HRANA....
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Iran's communication blackout is "more serious" than ever before. Restrictions may last beyond the current protests, according to one expert....
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Iran's communication blackout is "more serious" than ever before and restrictions may last beyond the current protests, according to one expert....
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