Over 3,000 people have been killed in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights group said on Saturday, as internet connectivity was reported in the country following an eight-day blackout.
The U.S.-based HRANA group said it had verified 3,090 deaths, including 2,885 protesters, after residents said the crackdown appeared to have broadly quelled protests for now and state media reported more arrests.
The Iranian government has blamed much of the violence on people it says are armed rioters posing as protesters, labelling them "terrorists" and claiming that Israel and the U.S. were behind organizing them and responsible for many of the deaths of demonstrators and security forces.
The capital Tehran has been comparatively quiet for four days, said several residents reached by Reuters. Drones were flying over the city, but there were no signs of major protests on Thursday or Friday, said the residents, who asked not to be identified for their safety.
Some internet service restored after blackout
