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Tens of thousands of Iranians poured into the streets on Friday night in a second night of mass, nationwide antigovernment protests despite a total internet blackout and threats of a severe crackdown from the senior Iranian leadership.
Outrage is spreading after shocking CCTV footage from an Iranian mosque shows an alleged arson attack during ongoing protests, with children reportedly inside the building. Iranian authorities accuse protesters of endangering minors and desecrating a sacred place,
Iran faces unprecedented crisis as nationwide protests challenge Islamic Republic's survival, with IRGC and Basij loyalty becoming decisive factors.
For a third night in a row, nationwide antigovernment protests rocked Iran, according to witnesses and videos verified by The New York Times, posted on BBC Persian and social media, even as the government intensified its crackdown and the military said it would take to the streets in response to the unrest.
Protests in Iran have hurtled toward the 14-day mark, as more than 115 people have been killed in the revolution, with streets flooded with thousands of people fighting back against the oppressive reg