Iran, protest and Death Toll
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At least 538 people have been killed since demonstrations began two weeks ago, according to figures from the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
Violent crackdowns on anti-government protesters in Iran are drawing attention from Trump and condemnation from international human rights groups.
At least 116 people have been killed in the anti-government across Iran, according to data published on Saturday by the Human Rights Activists News Agency.
Iran has warned it will retaliate if it is attacked by the US, as protesters defied a government crackdown on Saturday night despite medics at two hospitals telling the BBC more than 100 bodies had been brought in over a two day period.
President Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iran's leaders, facing their biggest anti-government protests since 2022, use force against demonstrators.
Republican Sen. Rand Paul warned about the unintended consequences of U.S. military intervention in Iran on Sunday.
Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed or injured by the security forces, with more than 70 bodies brought to one hospital.
Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi appeals to Trump for support as nationwide protests rock Iran, praising president's backing of demonstrators.