UN Reports Hundreds Killed in Iran Protests

The UN human rights chief, Volker Turk, expressed horror at the escalating violence by Iranian security forces against peaceful protesters, with reports indicating over 500 deaths, while an Iranian official estimates up to 2000 fatalities. He emphasized the need for the Iranian people’s demands for fairness and justice to be heard, warning of potential death penalties for thousands of arrested protesters. The unrest has led to renewed military intervention threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Concerns were raised about the protests being exploited politically.

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