Tehran (Iran)

• Iran Killed Thousands of Protesters. Here Are Five of Their Stories. - “He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.
• Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say - “There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.
• Iran Backpedals on Executions Threat but Casts Protesters As ‘Terrorists’ - Iran’s judiciary said there was no death penalty issued for Erfan Soltani, whose case drew international outcry. Analysts say the government is using fear and intimidation to keep people off the streets.
• A Crisis in Iran - We take a look at the protests that have engulfed the streets of Iran.
• Iran Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate With U.S., Foreign Minister Says - The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb Iran’s harsh repression of anti-government protests.
• Iran Braces for Weekend of Protests. Here’s What to Know. - Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
• Iran Convulsed in Second Night of Nationwide Protests - Large marches against the government occurred despite an internet blackout and threats of a severe crackdown.
• What to Know About the Protests in Iran - Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.
• Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Protests Are Happening to ‘Please’ Trump - After days of fierce protest in cities around Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as vandalism and wanton destruction.
• Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters - Mr. Trump’s remarks are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.