Protests in Iran near 2-week mark as authorities intensify crackdown on demonstrators
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Key Points:
- Protests in Iran have continued for nearly two weeks amid a severe government crackdown, with at least 65 people killed and over 2,300 detained, according to human rights groups.
- Iranian authorities have labeled protest participants as "enemies of God," threatening them with the death penalty, and are intensifying legal actions against demonstrators.
- The Iranian government has cut off internet and international phone access, making it difficult to verify the scale of protests, though videos and reports confirm ongoing unrest in multiple cities.
- State media portrays control and security force casualties while broadcasting pro-government demonstrations, contrasting with verified footage showing large anti-government protests and violent clashes.
- International responses include U.S. support for protesters and flight cancellations by airlines
