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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
William Christou

Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown

A burned-out bus in Tehran
A burned bus in Tehran after the most serious bout of unrest the government has faced in decades. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Iran’s nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities that has left thousands dead and put tens of thousands in prison.

In Tehran, Iranians reported relative calm on the streets as the sound of gunfire faded and fires were extinguished – a marked contrast from the weeks before when large crowds confronted security forces.

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