• More than 2,400 protesters have been killed since Iran launched a brutal crackdown to crush dissent last month, according to a US-based rights group. Over 18,000 people have been arrested, the group reported.
• US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian protesters to keep demonstrating, saying “help is on its way.” He also warned Iran against executing protesters, saying the US would take “strong action” in response. The US State Department fears a protester may be executed tomorrow.
• Internet access in Iran has been cut off for five days, though some landline and mobile phone users were able to call abroad on Tuesday for the first time since the government shut down communications.
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Iran’s brutal crackdown on protesters has largely been conducted under the cover of a state-imposed communications blackout.
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