Iran’s army pledges to defend ‘national interests’ as protests continue
Iran's government is intensifying a crackdown on protests against a severe economic crisis, and which are now into their third week. More than 200 people have been arrested. Rallies are taking place in towns and cities across the country with demonstrators setting fire to buildings. The attorney general has warned that those involved in the unrest could face the death penalty. A nationwide communication shutdown has been in place since Thursday, but some people are managing to post…
