
Iran's supreme leader has for the first time publicly acknowledged that thousands of people were killed during recent protests. In a speech on Saturday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said thousands had been killed, "some in an inhuman, savage manner", and blamed the US for the deaths. A violent response to the unrest has claimed 3,090 lives, according to US-based Iranian Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), with some activist groups putting the death toll far higher.
Main Idea: Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, publicly said thousands were killed in recent protests and blamed the US for the violence.
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Rising Iran-US tensions could raise oil and shipping costs, which may push up prices for US households and small businesses.
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Iran’s supreme leader and central speaker in the article, publicly acknowledging the deaths and blaming the United States.
The protests, government response, internet blackout, and leadership comments are all centered on Iran.
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Central foreign actor repeatedly cited in the blame, warnings, and diplomatic/military tensions.
Mentioned as helping authenticate protest videos, but not a primary focus of the story.
Mentioned alongside BBC Persian in verifying protest footage, a supporting role only.
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