Iran’s crackdown widens from Kurdish heartland to Tehran, fueling fears of broader repression

Amnesty International says Iran’s security forces used automatic/semi-automatic weapons in Tehran during protests, marking a shift from the Kurdish northwest to central regions; with internet blackouts and escalating death tolls (officially over 3,100, with rights groups suggesting higher numbers), Kurdish parties organized strikes, signaling mobilization while raising fears the regime could intensify repression nationwide.