‘De facto curfew’: residents describe tightened security in Iran
ایران اینترنشنال • • world
Key Points:
- Security forces in Iran have reportedly entered medical centers, forcibly removed injured protesters to undisclosed locations, and executed some remaining wounded, while restricting hospital access and blocking blood donations amid ongoing protests.
- The Iranian government continues a nationwide internet and phone blackout, now over 132 hours, severely limiting communication and independent casualty reporting; rights groups estimate at least 12,000 protesters have been killed in the crackdown.
- US President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric by canceling meetings with Iranian officials and urging protesters to continue, signaling potential increased US involvement as Iran warns it will target US military bases in the region if attacked.
- A large-scale Huawei-backed national data center project in Iran is nearing completion, intended to centralize critical digital infrastructure despite US sanctions on
