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Originally published by Citizen DigitalJanuary 16, 2026
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Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, residents and rights group say
The prospect of a U.S. attack has retreated since Wednesday, when President Donald Trump said he'd been told killings in Iran were easing, but more U.S. military assets were expected to arri.....
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Protests in Iran have largely subsided following a deadly crackdown, according to a rights group and residents, even as state media reports more arrests. This comes amidst continued U.S. threats of intervention if killings persist, with additional U.S. military assets expected in the region.
- HRANA, a U.S.-based rights group, reports a death toll of 2,677 people, including 2,478 protesters, which dwarfs previous unrest.
- The White House warned Tehran of “grave consequences” for further bloodshed, keeping all options on the table.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, offering to mediate in the region.
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