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Iran's protest death toll surpasses 5,000 amidst ongoing tensions

As the most severe internet blackout in Iran’s history stretches into its third week, activists report the human cost of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests has climbed to at least 5,002 killed.

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00:00The human toll from Iran's crackdown on protests continues to climb.
00:05Activists now report at least 5,002 killed, while more than 26,800 detained,
00:12while a near-total internet blackout enters its third week, severely limiting independent verification.
00:19The Iranian government disputes the figures, reporting just over 3,000 dead.
00:24Tensions rise as the U.S. moves an aircraft carrier group towards the region,
00:30with President Trump warning of possible action.
00:33Meanwhile, Iran's top prosecutor denied Trump's recent claim that Iran halted 800 executions of detainees,
00:42calling the allegations completely false.
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