Iran Protests Result in Over 30 Deaths

Protests in Iran have entered their eleventh day, with reports indicating at least 36 fatalities, including 34 demonstrators and two security personnel. The demonstrations, which have spread to 92 cities across 27 provinces, have led to over 2,000 arrests, nearly doubling in the past day. Amidst this unrest, Iran executed Ali Ardestani for allegedly spying for Israel, a move reflective of the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Rights groups allege that such arrests are used by Iran to gain leverage in negotiations, a claim Tehran denies.

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