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Iran Protests Deepen as Trump Says Tehran Sought Talks, Rights Groups Report 538 Dead

A nationwide internet shutdown hampers independent verification, fueling concern about a harsher crackdown.

Overview

  • Human-rights monitor HRANA reports at least 538 deaths, including roughly 490 protesters and 48 security personnel, with more than 10,600 people detained in two weeks.
  • Authorities have imposed near-total internet and telecom blackouts, with NetBlocks data and sparse satellite-linked posts offering limited windows into ongoing demonstrations.
  • Fresh protests were seen in Tehran’s Punak district and in cities including Mashhad and Kerman, according to videos that outlets say they geolocated despite the blackout.
  • Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned that U.S. forces and Israel would be considered legitimate targets if Washington uses force.
  • President Donald Trump voiced support for the protesters and, according to Clarín, said Iranian leaders called to seek a meeting as his administration weighs options with no action announced.