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2026-01-18 03:57:40 UTC - NOT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: B888B55BB88E242A8F952D07FCE88FA8A1265844C790F744ED8BC043E0C7E540
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Iran’s constitution places the IRGC and Basij directly under Khamenei’s command. Independent investigations report these forces used lethal force against unarmed protesters, killing 12000+ thousands, and imposed nationwide internet shutdowns during the crackdown. Sources: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/death-toll-iran-protests-over-3000-rights-group-says-2026-01-17/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/01/iran-massacre-of-protesters-demands-global-diplomatic-action-to-signal-an-end-to-impunity/ https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/01/internet-shutdown-in-iran-hides-violations-in-escalating-protests/
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