At least 65 individuals have been killed and greater than 2,300 arrested in two weeks of anti-government protests which have rocked Iran, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency mentioned. The
demonstrations have taken place in a wave of nationwide unrest over crippling financial circumstances.
An web blackout throughout the nation imposed by the authorities can also be ongoing, in accordance with a watchdog. Authorities had lower web entry and phone strains in Tehran and different cities on Thursday.
President Donald Trump has threatened to assault Iran if safety forces reply with power and Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned the US helps the nation’s individuals. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Trump to “focus on his own country” and blamed the US for inciting the protests.
CNN correspondent Paula Hancocks experiences from Abu Dhabi, and Fareed Zakaria speaks with Kaitlan Collins.
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