Bari Weiss’s CBS News reported that as many as 20,000 people were killed during the recent anti-government protests in Iran. However, the actual death toll is estimated to be at most 2,000 individuals.
This discrepancy in reported figures has raised concerns about the accuracy of the information being disseminated regarding the protests. The protests have been marked by widespread unrest and government crackdowns.
For more context on related coverage, see Trump urges Iranian protesters to take control of institutions.
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