Iran Protests: "Death to the Dictator!" Amidst Internet Blackout
New York PostJanuary 9, 20262 min27,606 views
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- ⚡ Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Iran, opposing the government and chanting phrases like "Death to the dictator!" and "Death to the Islamic Republic!"
- 🗣️ Demonstrations intensified after a call by the country's exiled crown prince, with chants of "This is the last battle. Palavi will return."
- 🔥 Online videos showed demonstrators setting bonfires and debris littering streets in the capital, Tehran, and other areas.
Government Response and Claims
- 📺 State television reported a burning mosque in Tehran surrounded by destruction, alleging terrorist agents of the US and Israel set fires and sparked violence.
- 🚨 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei signaled a crackdown on demonstrators, stating protesters were ruining streets to please the US President.
- ⚠️ The full scope of demonstrations was unclear due to a communications blackout, but it represented a significant challenge to the government.
Escalation and Casualties
- 📈 Protests began over Iran's economy and have escalated significantly since December 28th.
- 💔 Violence surrounding the demonstrations has resulted in at least 42 deaths and over 2,270 detentions, according to a US-based human rights activist news agency.
- 🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump warned that America would intervene if Iran violently killed peaceful protesters.
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