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Dec 10 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
The #Iranian regime is using protester executions to instill terror among the population. Read today’s update on #IranProtests from @criticalthreats and @TheStudyofWar. criticalthreats.org/analysis/iran-… 1/6
The regime’s disrespectful handling of the bodies of dead protesters could further inflame popular resentment. 2/6
Prominent Iraqi Shia cleric and spiritual leader Ali al Sistani reportedly expressed concern about “the situation in Iran and the Shia religion,” according to reformist Iranian cleric Mohammad Ashrafi Esfahani. 3/6
At least 15 protests took place in nine cities across nine provinces in Iran. 4/6
The Karaj Neighborhood Youth seemed to successfully coordinate demonstrations. 5/6
Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Law Enforcement Majid Mir Ahmadi stated that over 20,000 security officers have been injured in the protests. 6/6

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