Iranian protesters rename Tehran street after Trump, plead 'don't let them kill us' amid crackdown
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Nationwide protests in Iran intensified, with demonstrators appealing to former U.S. President Donald Trump and chanting anti-regime slogans. Protesters in Tehran symbolically renamed a street after Trump and pleaded for help, writing "Don’t let them kill us," as security forces widened their crackdown. The protests, which have spread to over 100 cities, including Tehran, Tabriz, and Shiraz, are focused on locations like Tehran's Grand Bazaar, where demonstrators face tear gas and armed deployments. Exiled opposition leader Reza Pahlavi stated that the current unrest presents a historic opportunity to end Iran’s Islamic Republic, noting the unprecedented level of demonstrations. Reports indicate rising casualties and arrests, with at least 36 people reported killed since the protests began.
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