Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown

At least 2,637 people have been killed in the unrest, with Iranian authorities saying they have ‘no plan’ to execute protestersIran’s nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities, which has left thousands dead and put tens of thousands in prison.In Tehran, Iranians reported relative calm on the streets as the sound of gunfire faded and fires were extinguished – a marked contrast from the weeks before, which saw large crowds confronting security forces. Continue reading...