Overview
- He asserted the unrest is now under “total control,” a characterization not independently verified due to the shutdown.
- Araghchi offered no public evidence for the allegation, while activists report more than 500 people killed over two weeks of protests.
- Al Jazeera carried his remarks despite the internet cutoff, which connectivity watchdogs describe as a national blackout lasting roughly 84 hours.
- Tasnim reported 109 security personnel killed; authorities have not released a toll for demonstrators as rights groups cite far higher nationwide casualties.
- The comments follow U.S. statements that “very strong options” are under review and Iranian warnings of retaliation, as scattered protests persist into a third week.