Iran Claims It’s Quelled Protests Even as Unrest Continues
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Key Points:
- Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that security forces have regained full control over the country following two weeks of violent unrest.
- Despite this claim, the true extent of control remains uncertain as the most intense protests, which reportedly resulted in hundreds of deaths, have primarily occurred at night.
- State TV aired footage of pro-regime rallies held during the day in multiple cities, promoting national unity and condemning recent terrorist acts.
- Reports indicate Araghchi may have reached out to the US amid threats of intervention by President Donald Trump.
