Iran acknowledges mass protest deaths, but claims situation under control as Trump mulls response
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Iran Protests and US Threats Intensify ConflictMore than 500 deaths reported amid two weeks of unrest, as Iran claims control and US considers military options.
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- Iranian state media released footage showing numerous casualties outside a morgue in Tehran’s southern suburb Kahrizak.
- President Trump was briefed on potential military strikes but cautioned that action might occur before talks.
- Iran’s foreign minister stated the protests are fully contained and blamed the US for inciting violence.
- Human rights organizations report at least 544 deaths and over 10,000 arrests during protests across 186 cities.
The situation is now under total control.— Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, in a statement regarding the protests.
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