The reported death toll from Iran’s nationwide protest crackdown has surged past 5,000, with thousands more detained amid sweeping arrests. Internet blackouts and media restrictions have made independent verification difficult as tensions with the United States continue to rise.
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Widespread protests are shaking Iran as economic collapse, sanctions, and nuclear tensions strain the regime. Unrest grows amid threats from the U.S. and regional setbacks.
By Audrey Streb Iran is reportedly weighing blocking a key commercial choke point known as the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could drive up…