Iran’s nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities, which 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, which saw large crowds confronting security forces. The slowdown of protests came just two days after US president Donald Trump urged Iranians to “keep protesting – take over your institutions”, promising “help is on its way”. Intelligence assessments had indicated that the
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