Iran Protests Intensify: Shah's Son Calls to Seize City Centers Amid Blackout

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Firstpost•10-01-2026, 15:04
Iran Protests Intensify: Shah's Son Calls to Seize City Centers Amid Blackout
- •Fresh wave of overnight protests swept across major Iranian cities, renewing calls against the Islamic republic.
- •Nationwide internet blackout remains in place for over 36 hours, hindering communication and verification of events.
- •Residents in Tehran and other cities chanted anti-government slogans like "death to Khamenei" and honked cars in support.
- •Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's ousted Shah, urged protesters to seize and hold city centers, expressing his intent to return to Iran.
- •Activists warn of potential violent crackdown under internet blackout; Iran Human Rights reports at least 51 killed.
Why It Matters: Iran faces escalating protests and calls for regime change, intensified by internet blackouts and international concern.
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