Iran protests enter second week as death toll rises to atleast 116

Key Highlights

• However, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said at least 116 people had been killed and more than 2,600 detained.
• The group has previously provided reliable figures during periods of unrest in Iran. Also ReadProtester storms Iranian embassy in London, hoists historic ‘Lion and Sun’ flag | WATCHIran protests enter twelfth day as government intensifies crackdown‘Delusional’: US slams Iran’s claims of American-Israeli involvement in nationwide protestsNo threat to Indians in Iran, situation under control: Iranian Consulate in Hyderabad‘Some rioters want to please Trump’: Khamenei breaks silence on Iran unrestIran’s protests explained: Why the government cut internet and phone access nationwide Fears are growing that the communications blackout could enable a violent crackdown similar to previous protests.
• Ali Rahmani, son of the imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, warned that hundreds were killed during demonstrations in 2019.
• “They are fighting, and losing their lives, against a dictatorial regime,” he said.
• Authorities signal hardline crackdown Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has signalled a tougher response despite warnings from Washington.