Iran protests: 2,000 killed, activists say, as Trump weighs military action
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Key Points:
- The death toll from anti-government protests in Iran has reached at least 2,000, with over 10,700 arrests reported across all 31 provinces, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), though these figures cannot be independently verified.
- Iranian state media reported over 100 security forces killed, while HRANA stated that 133 military and security personnel and one prosecutor have died; the government has not released official death tolls.
- U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran and is considering further sanctions or military options, while China opposes such measures and supports Iran's national stability.
- Protests began over economic grievances but evolved into anti-government
