Iran Protests Escalate Amid Crackdown and Internet Blackout, US Signals Possible Intervention
Protests in Iran have persisted despite an intensifying government crackdown and a near-total internet shutdown, with videos and eyewitness reports confirming violent clashes in multiple cities. The unrest, which began on December 28 following the collapse of the Iranian rial, has rapidly spread to over 100 cities and towns, with demonstrators demanding an end to clerical rule under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
11 Jan 10:08 · novinite.com