Iran on the brink as protesters move to take two cities, appeal to Trump
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Iranian protesters take control of two cities in western Iran as nationwide unrest continues, with demonstrators chanting "Death to Khamenei" in the streets.
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The woman's cry for help came amid reports of at least 29 deaths and more than 1,200 arrests, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
HRANA also reported an escalation in force by security units, including the use of pellet guns, tear gas and direct assaults on demonstrators.
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