Iran's authorities indicated they could intensify their crackdown on the largest demonstrations in years, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ blaming unrest on terrorists as activist groups warn of a rising protester death toll.
There were new reports of violence across Iran as protests continued on Saturday evening, although an internet blackout in place over the past days has made it difficult to assess the full extent of the unrest.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said about 116 people had been killed so far, including four medical personnel, one prosecutor and 37 members of the security forces.
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