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Iran’s Elite Guard Says Anti-Government Protests Are Over
- Turmoil has left about 20 people dead since last Thursday
- Unrest comes as U.S. considers fresh sanctions on Iran
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Thousands took part in pro-government rallies in Iran as the country’s powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps declared an end to the anti-establishment unrest that left about 20 people dead over the past week.
The “sedition” has ended, the state-run Islamic Students News Agency reported, citing Guard commander Mohammad Ali Jafari. “The enemies should know that threats against Iran’s defense and security no longer work.” It gave no evidence to back up that claim.