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Iran protest death toll surpasses 2,500 as communication blackout eases

The toll exceeds deaths from any Iranian unrest in decades and recalls chaos surrounding the 1979 Islamic Revolution, analysts said.

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00:00The head of Iran's judiciary signaled on Wednesday that there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests.
00:10It comes as rights groups say over 2,500 protesters have been killed in one of the biggest challenges to Iran's leadership since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
00:30The comments stand as a direct challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump who repeated warnings on Tuesday that the U.S. would intervene if Iran's government kills more protesters.
00:55Monitoring the demonstrations from abroad remains difficult as internet access has been completely cut off.
01:02Activists said Wednesday that the satellite-based internet provider Starlink was offering free service in Iran, which has been a key resource to help Iranians get around the shutdown.
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