Iran Protests: Nobel Laureate Warns of 'Massacre' Amid Regime's Defiance and Blackout
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Firstpost•10-01-2026, 08:41
Iran Protests: Nobel Laureate Warns of 'Massacre' Amid Regime's Defiance and Blackout
- •Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated his regime will not back down against escalating anti-government protests.
- •Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi warned of a potential 'massacre' under a communications blackout.
- •Khamenei condemned protesters as 'vandals' seeking to impress the United States and mocked Trump's intervention pledge.
- •Iran is experiencing internet and phone service blockades, leading to flight cancellations by major airlines.
- •At least 51 people, including nine children, have been killed in the protests, according to Iran Human Rights Organisation.
Why It Matters: Iran's regime defies protesters, facing warnings of a massacre amid blackouts and rising death tolls.
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