Deadly crackdown appears to have quashed Iran protests, residents say
The Times of Israel • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran's crackdown on protests has largely suppressed demonstrations for now, with Tehran and other cities reported as comparatively quiet amid heavy security presence and drone surveillance, according to residents and state media.
- The internet blackout imposed by Iranian authorities remains largely in place, severely limiting connectivity to about 2% of normal levels, hindering independent verification of the situation on the ground.
- The death toll from the protests is estimated at over 3,000 by activist groups, marking one of the deadliest crackdowns since the 1979 revolution, while international calls grow for a UN special session to address human rights violations in Iran.
- Hard-line clerics have called for the death penalty for detained protesters and issued direct threats against US President Donald Trump
