"DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy saw protesters flood the streets in the country's capital and its second-largest city into Sunday, crossing the two-week mark as violence surrounding the demonstrations has killed at least 116 people, activists said. With the internet down in Iran and phone lines cut off, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult. But the death toll in the protests has grown, while 2,600 others have been detained, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency."
"Meanwhile, Iran's parliament speaker warned the U.S. military and Israel would be "legitimate targets" if America strikes the Islamic Republic, as threatened by President Donald Trump. Qalibaf made the threat as lawmakers rushed the dais in the Iranian parliament, shouting: "Death to America!" Those abroad fear the information blackout will embolden hard-liners within Iran's security services to launch a bloody crackdown, despite warnings from Trump he's willing to strike the Islamic Republic to protect peaceful demonstrators. Trump offered support for the protesters, saying on social media that "Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before.""
Nationwide protests in Iran have flooded streets in Tehran and the country's second-largest city, entering their third week amid escalating violence. At least 116 people have been killed and roughly 2,600 detained, according to a U.S.-based activists' group. Internet and phone blackouts have hindered outside reporting and fueled fears of a harsher security crackdown. Iranian hard-liners, including the parliament speaker, declared U.S. and Israeli forces "legitimate targets" if the United States strikes Iran. President Trump signaled support for protesters and was reportedly presented with military strike options, while the State Department issued stern warnings about U.S. intentions.
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