Human Rights Groups Report Over 7,000 Deaths in Iran Protests Amid Escalating Tensions

Human rights activists reported on Thursday that at least 7,000 people have died during the nationwide protests that began last month in Iran amid government crackdowns, with fears of further fatalities remaining high.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has engaged in talks with US President Donald Trump in an effort to increase pressure on Iran. Trump wrote on his social media, "No definitive decision has been reached in the talks yet. What I said is that a deal is possible only by continuing negotiations. Iran did not make a deal last time and had to face the consequences. Hopefully, they will be responsible and practical this time."