Iran foreign minister claims protest unrest has ‘come under total control’
As Iran Grieves, Accounts Emerge of Disrespectful Treatment of Protest Victims
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Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, stated that the government has gained "total control" over the nationwide protests. The statement, made to foreign diplomats in Tehran, coincided with a reported brutal crackdown by authorities. Araghchi did not provide evidence to support his claim. The situation is unfolding amidst an internet blackout, which is hindering independent verification of the protests' current status and the impact of the government's response. The protests, which have been ongoing, have prompted a severe reaction from Iranian authorities.
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AI-ExtractedIran's foreign minister has claimed the situation in the country has “come under total control”.
Internet blackout hampering efforts to verify if violent crackdown has blunted movement’s momentum
Authorities carry out a brutal crackdown against the nationwide protest movement.
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