Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
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- Iranian students staged large anti-government protests at several universities, marking the first such events since January's deadly crackdown.
- Protests occurred at Sharif University of Technology, Shahid Beheshti University, and Amir Kabir University in Tehran, with demonstrators chanting anti-government slogans.
- Students also protested in Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city, demanding freedom and rights.
- The US is increasing its military presence near Iran, with President Trump considering a limited military strike amid stalled nuclear talks.
- US and Iranian officials met in Switzerland, reporting progress in nuclear negotiations, but Trump remains uncertain about reaching a deal.
- Human rights groups report thousands killed in January's protests, while Iranian authorities claim most casualties were security personnel or bystanders.
- Opposition groups are divided, with some urging US intervention and others opposing foreign involvement.
- Both pro-government and anti-government groups are engaged in disinformation campaigns on social media.