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Armed Iran protesters battle police in Tehran streets as Trump warns of forceful US response
Iran protests turn more violent with 65 reportedly killed by Friday and over 2,300 arrested as authorities imposed an internet blackout amid nationwide anti-regime unrest.
Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on U.S. support for Iranian protesters early Saturday morning as the current regime cracked down on growing unrest in the country.
From Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to imprisoned activists, Iran's potential successors remain unclear. Opposition figures debate who could unify after regime change.
Iran has disconnected its internet and phone lines to cut off its 85 million people from the rest of the world.
As protests in Iran continue and Iranian authorities issued coordinated warnings to protesters, a doctor and medic at two hospitals told the BBC their facilities were overwhelmed with injuries.