What’s happening in Iran? Economic crisis turns into nationwide uprising as Trump threats loom — 10 key takeaways

Iran is facing one of its gravest crises in years as protests that began over economic collapse have transformed into a nationwide political uprising. A deadly crackdown, an information blackout and threats of US military action have raised the stakes domestically and internationally. Here are the 10 key takeaways explaining what is happening and why…

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Iran protests escalate after Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s call: Internet blackout, ‘casualties’ reported. Top updates

Protests continued across Iran on Friday morning after the country’s exiled crown prince called for nationwide demonstrations, the Associated Press reported. Protesters took to the streets despite a blockade on internet services and international telephone calls. Protesters were seen chanting slogans against Iran’s government around bonfires as debris littered the streets in the capital, Tehran,…

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Iran protests LIVE: At least 42 killed, internet shut; Trump warns Iranian regime could collapse

Protests continued to rock Iran on Friday amid an internet shutdown and suspension of telephone services after the country’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi issued a call for demonstrations. Chants calling for the death of Supreme Leader Syed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, ran out on the streets of Tehran, reported APas protesters called for Pahlavi’s return….

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