US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,766 deaths from Iran protests
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A US-based activist agency, the Human Rights Activists News Agency, reports that at least 3,766 deaths have been verified during recent protests in Iran, a figure exceeding previous unrest in the country. The agency relies on a network of activists inside Iran to confirm fatalities. While Iranian officials haven't provided a clear death toll, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei acknowledged "several thousand" deaths, blaming the United States. The Human Rights Activists News Agency also reports 24,348 protesters have been arrested. Tensions between Iran and the U.S. remain high, with Iranian officials accusing the U.S. and Israel of inciting unrest, while the U.S. has warned Iran against using deadly force against protesters.
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