Is this the biggest threat to Iran's Islamic republic since 1979?
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At least 648 protesters in Iran have been killed, according to Norway-based human rights group Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO).
This includes nine people under the age of 18, IHRNGO says.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj691w2e840t?post=asset%3Abf563975-9e6e-4a92-8728-f96ff8fda132#post'Donald Trump faces a dilemma in Iran - act decisively and risk triggering unforeseen domestic and regional consequences, or stand by while Iranian protesters are gunned down and risk losing face.
It’s been ten days since he warned that the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go”, telling Iranian protesters the United States would “come to their rescue” if the Iranian authorities reacted with violence.'
By BBC Paul Adams -
'Donald Trump faces a dilemma in Iran - act decisively and risk triggering unforeseen domestic and regional consequences, or stand by while Iranian protesters are gunned down and risk losing face.
It’s been ten days since he warned that the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go”, telling Iranian protesters the United States would “come to their rescue” if the Iranian authorities reacted with violence.'
By BBC Paul AdamsUK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told her Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi in a phone call to "immediately end the violence" against protesters.
In response, Aragchi says he has warned the UK to "avoid interfering in Iran's internal affairs", following his call with Cooper this evening.
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UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper told her Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi in a phone call to "immediately end the violence" against protesters.
In response, Aragchi says he has warned the UK to "avoid interfering in Iran's internal affairs", following his call with Cooper this evening.
#Iran state media said large crowds gathered in several cities following calls for pro-government demonstrations. BBC Persian has seen text messages inviting people inside the country to attend these demonstrations, while also warning them not to take part in anti-government protests.
Khamenei described the day as “historic” and said it had “thwarted the plans of foreign enemies”.
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#Iran state media said large crowds gathered in several cities following calls for pro-government demonstrations. BBC Persian has seen text messages inviting people inside the country to attend these demonstrations, while also warning them not to take part in anti-government protests.
Khamenei described the day as “historic” and said it had “thwarted the plans of foreign enemies”.
People in Iran tell BBC Persian that even sending text messages is extremely difficult, phone calls inside Iran have also been cut off for periods of time. Those who have spoken to BBC Persian also talk about protesters chanting slogans at night from inside their homes.
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'Donald Trump faces a dilemma in Iran - act decisively and risk triggering unforeseen domestic and regional consequences, or stand by while Iranian protesters are gunned down and risk losing face.
It’s been ten days since he warned that the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go”, telling Iranian protesters the United States would “come to their rescue” if the Iranian authorities reacted with violence.'
By BBC Paul Adams@fulelo
TACO again. Over-promises and under-delivers. I don't think a US intervention would improve matters, it rarely does, but promising support probably emboldened a lot of those people now filling the morgues. The world could really do with a prolonged period of American isolationism. Militarily, politically and in trade. Those Greenland MAGA hats are right. Make America Go Away. -
#Iran state media said large crowds gathered in several cities following calls for pro-government demonstrations. BBC Persian has seen text messages inviting people inside the country to attend these demonstrations, while also warning them not to take part in anti-government protests.
Khamenei described the day as “historic” and said it had “thwarted the plans of foreign enemies”.
@fulelo a probably naive question, can we be sure that these images are of pro-government demonstrations instead of just more images from protestors being rebranded?
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@fulelo a probably naive question, can we be sure that these images are of pro-government demonstrations instead of just more images from protestors being rebranded?
@McNeely likely yes, the regime has quite a few levers to get people out rallying, too - we discussed some of these here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct6qpb if you look up rallies on Quds day, these are usually people out there not necessarily voluntarily, for size comparison...
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People in Iran tell BBC Persian that even sending text messages is extremely difficult, phone calls inside Iran have also been cut off for periods of time. Those who have spoken to BBC Persian also talk about protesters chanting slogans at night from inside their homes.
#BBCNews - 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgp70ynx1po -
#BBCNews - 'They just kept killing': Eyewitnesses describe deadly crackdown in Iran
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgp70ynx1po#BBCNews - Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ve572edzqo -
#BBCNews - Lyse Doucet: Iran's rulers face biggest challenge since 1979 revolution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ve572edzqoV wapo:
Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries that trade with Iran
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/12/iran-protests-trump-talks/ -
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