Iron fist of the regime in Iran which fires on the protests and threatens the demonstrators, within the streets for the fourteenth consecutive day, with the dying penalty. The variety of victims, in response to NGOs, has risen to at the least 116 however a a lot heavier toll is feared. While the web blackout imposed by the authorities continues, hospitals are “overwhelmed” by the wounded and medical sources communicate of at the least 217 deaths in Tehran alone, “most due to live bullets”. Those arrested must be at the least 2,638. Trump: «Ready to assist protesters preventing for freedom». The WSJ reviews “preliminary discussions” on a potential US assault on Iran, which nonetheless just isn’t imminent. The protest by Iranian girls overseas who movie themselves lighting cigarettes from a burning picture of Khamenei goes viral on social media
Hands off Cain: 24-year-old Kurdish scholar killed throughout protests in Tehran
Robina Aminian, a 24-year-old Kurdish scholar at Tehran’s Shariati Technical University, initially from Nowdesheh in Kermanshah province, was killed by direct gunfire from Iranian authorities forces throughout protests in Tehran. Hands Off Cain reviews it, citing info obtained from the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, in response to which the incident occurred on Thursday 8 January.
Iranian police: «The degree of battle has risen, necessary arrests»
Sardar Radan, commander-in-chief of Iran’s nationwide police, mentioned this morning that “the level of confrontation with the rioters has increased” and celebrated what he referred to as “major arrests”, underlining that “the main elements of last night’s unrest have been arrested”. Sky News reviews it.
Iran to Trump: «If attacked we are going to hit Israel and US bases»
Iran warns US President Donald Trump that “any US attack would lead Tehran to retaliate against Israel and US military bases” within the area, calling them “legitimate targets”. The president of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, mentioned this whereas addressing the deputies.