Ali Khamenei Admits Thousands Killed as Protests Rock Major Cities

International observers demand accountability after reports suggest Iranian security forces killed up to 30,000 people during a brutal crackdown in early January.Ali Khamenei admitted that thousands died following a total internet blackout that allowed military forces to use automatic weapons against protesters in cities like Tehran and Yazd.The unrest began over economic collapse and soaring inflation, leading some citizens to call for the return of Reza Pahlavi and military assistance from the USA.