Iran Protests: Hundreds Reported Dead Amidst Regime Challenge and Crackdown

Large-scale protests in Iran have reportedly led to hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests, posing a significant challenge to the ruling regime. Authorities have responded with a severe crackdown, allegedly using weapons ranging from water cannons to live ammunition against demonstrators. A US-based rights group, HRANA, claims nearly 500 protesters and 48 security personnel have been killed. US President Trump has also issued threats of military action in response to the crackdown.