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Families of protesters killed in Iran's protests hold boisterous, music-filled funerals with dancing to publicly rebuke the Islamic regime, sometimes after paying large sums to retrieve bodies and signing statements labeling victims as Basij; analysts say the celebratory mood conveys ongoing rebellion amid disputed casualty tallies that reach into tens of thousands.
AP reports an unprecedented crackdown on Iran’s protests across hundreds of cities, aided by Basij and security forces who have fired on crowds, caused arson and extensive damage, while nationwide internet and phone outages obscure casualty figures. Official tallies run into the thousands and are contested by rights groups, as authorities seek to curb dissent and anticipate potential renewed demonstrations around the 40-day memorials, all amid international attention and escalating rhetoric.