Masses of protesters took to the streets this evening (Thursday) in many cities across Iran, including the capital Tehran.
Some of the brains chanted "Death to Khamenei." Others were recorded chanting: "Pahlavi is back,",
At the same time, anti-regime protest organizations promised a "step-up," which began at 8:00 PM, Tehran time.
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The Shah's son, Reza Pahlavi, tweeted: "With the great Iran, the eyes of the world are upon you. I warn the Islamic Republic - the world and Trump are watching you closely. The oppression of the people will not go unanswered.".
The internet across Iran was shut down today by the regime, amid escalating protests across the country. According to reports in the country, the shutdown occurred after two Revolutionary Guardsmen were killed in a "battle against separatist forces" in the city of Kermanshah.
Tehran.
My goodness. pic.twitter.com/whK1Z72Ysp
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Mass demonstration. Photo: X-Account. 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠
From data received on the Internet in Iran, it appears that the shutdown is nationwide, and comes after a series of harsh digital censorship measures taken by the regime.
Human rights organizations claim that at least 45 people have been killed in Iran since the protests began.
US President Donald Trump addressed the protests this evening, and when asked if he wanted to overthrow the regime, he replied: "I thought I already did that.".
BREAKING:
The people of Tehran are burning down regime buildings right now. The crowd is MASSIVE.
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Tehran residents are burning down regime buildings. Photo: 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠's X account
Regarding the killing of protesters, he said: "We are monitoring this very closely. If Iran continues to kill protesters, we will hit them very hard. They are going to pay a heavy price." He made it clear that while tragic incidents resulting from crowding are one thing, deliberate shooting by the regime at civilians is a red line that the US will not tolerate.
President Trump also sent a message to the Iranians: "You need to get serious about freedom. You are a very brave people. What happened to your country is terrible, you were a great country a few years ago.".
🔴 Rasht:
""Pahlavi will return""
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About Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian Shah, he said: "He is a nice man, I am not sure he is suitable to be a ruler. Everyone should be allowed to come and see what is happening there.".
The political and security echelons in Israel estimate that the Iranian regime is not close to falling. However, security sources note that "a special and dramatic event is taking place in Iran, the results of which are difficult to predict.".
