Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Thousands celebrate 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution
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The BBC has reported from Tehran for the first time since Iranian security forces suppressed widespread anti-government protests last month. The visit coincides with Iran's marking of the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The protests were met with significant force, with human rights activists estimating at least 6,400 protester deaths, and warning the final number could be higher. BBC's chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, is reporting from Tehran, but under restrictions imposed on all international media, her material cannot be used on the BBC's Persian Service. The BBC's presence allows for on-the-ground reporting amidst ongoing tensions and restrictions on information.
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AI-ExtractedLyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service.
Iran's leaders are marking 47 years since the Islamic Revolution.
The BBC has visited Iran for the first time since the crackdown on anti-government protests.
Human rights activists have confirmed the killing of at least 6,400 protesters.
The final death toll could be far higher.
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