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Iran regime escalates crackdown - rights groups report hundreds killed

Iranian security forces have unleashed a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests, with human rights groups reporting hundreds of fatalities as the government jails and disperses demonstrators; President Trump has been briefed on possible responses.

Number

538 - Reported protest deaths in Iran according to rights agency tallies

Quote

"We Need to Cut the Snake's Head Off" — Reza Pahlavi

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