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Iran's Crackdown: Thousands Dead Amid Rising Protests

1/12/2026

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An insider in Iran told Elina Shirazi of the Daily Mail that the government is cracking down on protests.
The insider reported a death toll potentially in the thousands, including at least 1,000 dead in Tehran.
Protesters are calling for U.S. and Israeli intervention, arguing it is essential for success against the regime.
They wave the Pahlavi monarchy's flag and chant "javid shah," a phrase gaining popularity.

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An insider in Iran told Elina Shirazi of the Daily Mail that the government is cracking down on protests.
The insider reported a death toll potentially in the thousands, including at least 1,000 dead in Tehran.
Protesters are calling for U.S. and Israeli intervention, arguing it is essential for success against the regime.
They wave the Pahlavi monarchy's flag and chant "javid shah," a phrase gaining popularity.