Iran's authorities have arrested at least 3,000 people in recent weeks amidst antigovernment protests, which have largely subsided in cities across Iran. The capital, Tehran, and other major urban centers remained calm on Friday, with security forces maintaining a heavy presence.
The Iranian government has accused foreign countries, including the US and Israel, of fueling the unrest, describing protesters as "rioters." However, human rights groups claim that over 1,000 protesters have been killed since demonstrations began, while authorities say at least 100 security personnel were also killed in protests.
The situation appears to be calming down, with the Iranian government cancelling plans to execute hundreds of protesters. US President Donald Trump had previously threatened military action against Iran but has since softened his rhetoric.
A nationwide internet blackout, which has been in place for eight days, continues to limit access to information from within Iran. Online monitor NetBlocks reported that the shutdown remains in effect.
Experts say that the Iranian authorities are trying to "keep things under control, both domestically and internationally," as tensions with the US remain a concern. However, human rights groups urge the international community to demand investigations into alleged mass killings and hold those responsible accountable.
The Iranian government has accused foreign countries, including the US and Israel, of fueling the unrest, describing protesters as "rioters." However, human rights groups claim that over 1,000 protesters have been killed since demonstrations began, while authorities say at least 100 security personnel were also killed in protests.
The situation appears to be calming down, with the Iranian government cancelling plans to execute hundreds of protesters. US President Donald Trump had previously threatened military action against Iran but has since softened his rhetoric.
A nationwide internet blackout, which has been in place for eight days, continues to limit access to information from within Iran. Online monitor NetBlocks reported that the shutdown remains in effect.
Experts say that the Iranian authorities are trying to "keep things under control, both domestically and internationally," as tensions with the US remain a concern. However, human rights groups urge the international community to demand investigations into alleged mass killings and hold those responsible accountable.
. The government is trying to cover up all this violence in Iran but it's not buying it. If at least 1k people have been killed and nobody's saying squat about it, then where's the truth? 
And what's with these "rioters" they're calling protesters? Sounds like a load of BS to me. The US and Israel are always stirring up trouble in the Middle East for their own gain. I'm not buying that foreign interference excuse either. The Iranian government's just trying to keep everyone quiet while they figure out who's behind all this violence... or maybe they're just trying to distract us from something else 
. Anyway, it's all pretty suspicious to me 
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. 3,000 people arrested? That's insane! 
I mean, I get that tensions with the US are high, but it seems like the Iranian government is taking things way too far. I'm not sure if they're trying to keep their citizens calm or just quieting dissent 
. Either way, the thought of people being killed or executed for speaking out against their government is just heartbreaking 
. And can we talk about this internet blackout? Eight days already?! 
How are people supposed to even access information or express themselves online right now? It's like they're trapped in a digital prison 
. I hope the international community steps up and demands some answers from the Iranian government 
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like whats going on in Iran right now it feels like its all so confusing youve got the gov saying protesters are just rioters but then theres these reports of like 1000+ people killed...and nobody knows what to believe 
and its crazy that there is this huge blackout online too, i mean how hard is it for them to just turn off the internet tho? 
. a nationwide internet blackout for 8 days? that's like, total control over the narrative, you know? 
and those human rights groups are right on point, we need to make sure some serious action is taken about all these alleged killings... can't just sweep it under the rug 
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"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" - John Dalberg-Acton 
. And what about the 3,000 people who got arrested? Not a single one of them was given a trial or anything, right? The government just says they're 'rioters' and that's it 
! Can't believe they're still denying it's about human rights instead of freedom and fairness 
. I mean, if US & Israel are really behind these protests, then why all the violence? Shouldn't there be a way to resolve this without killing so many people? 
And don't even get me started on the 'rioters' label... sounds like they're trying to delegitimize the protesters 
. We should definitely be supporting human rights groups and calling for an investigation 
. Like, what even happened to the US promise of democracy and freedom? It sounds like they're more worried about controlling people's minds than actually doing something about human rights issues 
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. We need more transparency, not less 
. And can we please get some actual answers about what went down in Iran? 
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news of all these arrests is mindblowing tho 3000 people? that's just insane 
it's like they're trying to cut off the life support system, ya know? and then u got these human rights groups saying over 1k protesters have been killed 
that's insane... i guess what i'm trying to say is, let's keep an eye on this situation and make sure justice is served 
. The continued internet blackout only serves to exacerbate the problem, limiting access to information and further isolating those seeking truth and justice 
. While it's understandable that tensions with the US remain a concern, the Iranian authorities' actions demand accountability 
. The fact that they've cancelled plans to execute hundreds of protesters is a tentative step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to ensure justice and transparency 
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