"Information trickling out of Iran on Tuesday suggests that a crackdown by authorities to end more than two weeks of widespread anti-government protests has likely been far more deadly than activists outside the country have reported, began the CBS story. With phone lines opening back up for calls from inside the Islamic Republic, two sources, including one inside Iran, told CBS News on Tuesday that at least 12,000, and possibly as many as 20,000 people have been killed."
"CBS's source cited the work of activist groups compiling figures based on reports from medical officials across the country. The same source said security forces were visiting the many private hospitals across Tehran, threatening staff to hand over the names and addresses of those being treated for injuries sustained in the protests, noted CBS. President Donald Trump, who had previously warned the Iranian regime that violent reprisals against protesters would result in the United States coming to their rescue."
Iranian protesters have taken to the streets despite an intensifying government crackdown and international isolation. CBS News reports that between 12,000 and 20,000 people may have been killed since the nationwide revolt began, based on activist group compilations and sources inside Iran. Phone service reopening allowed two sources to relay casualty estimates that far exceed prior counts under 1,000. Security forces reportedly visited private hospitals across Tehran, threatening staff to hand over names and addresses of injured protesters. U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated warnings to Tehran, suggested potential military action, and encouraged protesters to continue pressuring Iranian institutions.
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