New rallies erupt in Iran as crackdown fears grow
Summary
New mass rallies erupted overnight in major Iranian cities amid fears of intensified crackdown under a sustained internet blackout. Activists and rights groups warn of a violent repression and numerous casualties, as protesters continue to denounce the Islamic republic and call for seizing city centres.
Key Points
- New mass protests erupted across major Iranian cities despite a nationwide internet blackout imposed by authorities.
- Activists and rights groups report intensified unlawful use of lethal force against protesters, resulting in deaths and injuries.
- Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei blames the United States and refers to the unrest as a war with incidents directed from outside.
- Reza Pahlavi, son of the ousted shah, praised the protests and urged citizens to seize and hold city centres, claiming he plans to return to Iran.
