Iran unrest kills more than 500 as authorities intensify crackdown and warn the U.S.

The Hindu
The Hindu
6h ago
More than 500 people have been killed in two weeks of unrest in Iran, according to a U.S.-based rights group, as Iranian authorities intensified a crackdown and warned the U.S. and Israel against intervention.
Iran unrest kills more than 500 as authorities intensify crackdown and warn the U.S.
A What happened
Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, according to a U.S.-based rights group, and more than 10,600 people have been arrested in two weeks. Iranian authorities called for a nationwide rally to condemn “terrorist actions led by the United States and Israel” and declared three days of national mourning for “martyrs.” Iranian officials warned that U.S. bases, ships, and Israel would be targeted if Iran is attacked. Footage from Tehran and Mashhad showed large crowds, street fires, debris, and explosions, and state TV showed body bags at a Tehran coroner’s office and families waiting to identify bodies.
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Key insights

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    Iranian officials threatened retaliation against U.S. and Israeli targets: Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Israel and all U.S. bases and ships would be legitimate targets in the case of an attack on Iran.

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    Iranian authorities linked unrest to foreign actors and called for a counter-rally: State media reported a nationwide rally was called to condemn “terrorist actions led by the United States and Israel” in Iran.

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    Iranian leadership combined condemnation of protesters with an offer to address economic grievances: Masoud Pezeshkian urged families to keep children from joining “rioters and terrorists” and said the government was ready to listen and resolve economic problems.

Takeaways

Iran’s unrest continued with large-scale deaths and arrests reported, intensified state measures, and escalating warnings involving the U.S., Israel, and Britain.

Topics

World & Politics International Affairs Diplomacy Conflicts Human Rights

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