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Iran further extends an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft as tensions remain high
Iran further extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.
Just after 8 p.m. Thursday, Iran's theocracy pulled the plug and disconnected the Islamic Republic's 85 million people from the rest of the world.
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen almost 120 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters, and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
The threat follows reports from human rights groups that hundreds of people have been killed in a brutal crackdown on protests against the regime that intensified over the weekend.
Protests in Iran have continued for nearly two weeks, with the government acknowledging the unrest despite a harsh crackdown
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S.