Thousands reportedly killed in Iran amid recent nationwide protests

Iran’s Supreme Leader Acknowledges Thousands Killed During Recent Protests

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has acknowledged that thousands of people were killed during recent protests in the country. The acknowledgement comes as a bloody crackdown appears to have quelled the protests for now.

According to reports, the protests began in mid-November and were sparked by economic grievances and social unrest. The government responded with force, leading to widespread violence and loss of life.

Khamenei has accused former US President Donald Trump of inciting the deadly protests. The Iranian leader also called for executions and threatened Trump in a statement.

The Wall Street Journal reported that at least 1,000 people were killed during the crackdown, while ABC News and Reuters cited estimates of over 3,000 deaths.

In a related development, no signs of new protests have been seen in Iran as hard-line cleric Mohsen Fakhrizadeh called for executions and threatened Trump.

The situation remains tense in Iran, with the government maintaining its grip on power despite the recent unrest.

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