Protests reach 19 cities in Iran despite internet disruption

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Protests reach 19 cities in Iran despite internet disruptionDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests swept across at least 19 cities in Iran on Wednesday sparked by the death of a 22-year-old woman detained last month by the country’s morality police, even as security forces targeted demonstrators in the streets, activists said.NetBlocks, an advocacy group, said that Iran’s internet traffic had dropped to some 25% compared to the peak, even during a working day in which students were in class across the country.Ukraine's Kyiv area hit by Iranian-made kamikaze dronesIran president accuses US of 'destabilization' amid protestsEXPLAINER: Who is leading the crackdown on Iran's protests?Protests galvanize Iranians abroad in hope, worry and unityPassing cars honked in support of the women despite the threats of security forces.“Lawyers willing to defend detainees arrested for peaceful protest are the last lifeline for a citizenry under attack by the Iranian government,” said Hadi Ghaemi, the center’s executive director."

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