Iran protests rage for another night and deaths mount as Trump renews warning of possible U.S. intervention
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Key Points:
- Protests in Iran have intensified despite government-imposed internet and communication blackouts, with at least 65 people reported killed and over 2,300 arrested, according to rights groups; demonstrations began over economic grievances but have evolved into a major challenge to the regime.
- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned U.S. support for protesters, accusing President Trump of meddling, while Iranian authorities labeled demonstrators as terrorists and warned of severe punishments, including the death penalty.
- The U.S. administration, including President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expressed strong support for Iranian protesters and threatened harsh retaliation if the regime kills demonstrators, heightening tensions between the two countries.
- Online videos show ongoing protests contradicting state
