At least 29 protesters have been killed as anti-government demonstrations entered a tenth day across Iran, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency.
The group said more than 1,200 people have been detained nationwide, with unrest reported in over two dozen provinces, CBS News reported.
The protests began in Tehran over soaring inflation and economic hardship driven by years of sanctions.
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People gathered in Iran’s Shiraz, the UK, Italy, and South Korea to voice their protest against the US’s blatant seizure of Venezuela’s leader, Nicolas Maduro.
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Demonstrations later spread nationwide, with nightly clashes between protesters and security forces. Iranian authorities have not confirmed the death toll and accuse foreign powers of stirring unrest.
President Donald Trump warned last week that the United States was “locked and loaded,” saying Washington would respond if Iran violently suppresses protesters.
His remarks followed U.S. military action in Venezuela and months of heightened pressure on Tehran.
Iranian officials acknowledged injuries among police and security forces and announced limited economic relief measures, including price freezes and subsidies. Protests continue as uncertainty remains over possible U.S. involvement.
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