Iran Protests Day 16: 538 deaths, 10,600 arrests, US President Donald Trump has decided to assist Iranian protesters
Starlink smuggled terminals provide critical lifeline despite a nationwide blackout. Reza Pahlavi urges continued street action, city seizures, and strikes; he signals imminent return and appeals to Trump for support.
Signs of IRGC strain include potential defections and burned regime buildings. Trump has decided to assist protesters (military/cyber/comms options debated) as U.S. moves MIL assets to the region. Iran warns of retaliation, joins Russia/China naval drills this weekend.
Protesters shout this is the final battle.
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