"We are restarting our live coverage of the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran which are widely seen as the most serious challenge to the country's Islamic Republic in recent years. At least 648 protesters have been killed in the ongoing crackdown, according to the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights. Thousands more people have been injured since the demonstrations started on 28 December over the collapse of the Iranian currency and general economic malaise."
"Speaking while on a diplomatic visit to India earlier today, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he believes the Iranian government is in its final days and weeks, adding that the regime lacks legitimacy through elections in the population. If a regime can only keep itself in power by force, then it's effectively at the end, Merz said. The Iranian regime has been condemned by many world leaders for its harsh crackdown including mass arrests,"
Mass anti-government protests began on 28 December over a collapsing currency and widespread economic malaise, prompting a harsh security crackdown. Norway-based Iran Human Rights reports at least 648 protesters killed and thousands injured amid mass arrests, internet blackouts and public warnings that participation could carry the death penalty. Mobile phones briefly made international calls while broader internet restrictions reportedly persist. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iranian government lacks electoral legitimacy and appears to be in its final days if it relies on force. World leaders and the UN have condemned the violence. The US has threatened 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran; airstrikes were mentioned among options.
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