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Death penalty threat as Iran's supreme leader says protesters 'ruining' country to please Trump

Protests in Iran, initially sparked by a sharp decline in the national currency, have now spread across all provinces, marking the most significant challenge to the country's leadership in years. The supreme leader has accused demonstrators of acting on behalf of foreign interests and warned of a severe crackdown, with Tehran's prosecutor stating that some protesters could face the death penalty for 'waging war against God.'

Authorities have imposed a nationwide internet blackout, further isolating the country as violence escalates. Reports indicate at least 62 people have died and over 2,300 have been detained, while international leaders have condemned the use of force against protesters. The unrest follows calls for mass demonstrations by the exiled crown prince, and has drawn strong reactions from global figures, including the United States president, who warned of intervention if the government resorts to lethal force.

Original article source: https://news.sky.com/story/death-penalty-threat-as-irans-supreme-leader-says-protesters-ruining-country-to-please-trump-13492262
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