Iran protests grow deadlier as regime internet blackout fails to stop uprising

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Why did Iran’s protests turn deadly despite the government’s internet blackout?

Pam Pusso 0:02
Anti-ice protests are growing. I'm Pam Husso, Fox News. Demonstrations across the country after the fatal shooting of a wife and mother by an ice agent in Minneapolis.
Unknown 0:13
Protesters and what you may call rioters surrounded a hotel where they think ICE agents are staying. Video appears to show the protesters trying to breach the hotel. The protesters were playing instruments, banging drums and blowing whistles to prevent immigration agents from sleeping or getting rest. Now our Fox affiliate reports police declared an unlawful assembly around 10.15 p.m. Now, this is all about the shooting here earlier in the week and also the ongoing immigration raids. Body camera video shows some of the final moments leading up to the ICE agent shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good. Vice President J.D.

How is the United States responding to the escalating violence in Iran?

Unknown 0:50
Vann says that video shows the officer shot Renee Good in self-defense. But the Democratic mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Fry, is condemning the federal agent.
Pam Pusso 0:59
That's Fox's Matt Finn. Violent political protests continuing in Iran amid a warning from the U.S.
Madeline Rivera 1:06
Authorities imposed a sweeping Internet blackout that largely cut off the country from the outside world. Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted the United States supports the brave people of Iran, a sentiment backed by President Trump, who warned the U.S. would be responding forcefully if the regime resorts to mass violence.
Unknown 1:25
So Iran's in big trouble. We're watching the situation very carefully. I've made the statement very strongly that if they start killing people like they have in the past, we will get involved.

What warnings did Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump give about Iran’s regime?

Unknown 1:34
We'll be hitting them very hard where it hurts.
Madeline Rivera 1:37
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini is taking aim at the U.S., saying it's wrong about its calculations about Iran, indicating the country will not give in to foreign influences.
Pam Pusso 1:47
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Pam Pusso 2:16
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Durimer is under investigation.
Deborah Valentine 2:20
The New York Post citing sources and documents it exclusively obtained reports the labor secretary has allegedly been abusing her position by pursuing an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

How did Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khomeini react to U.S. criticism and foreign pressure?

Deborah Valentine 2:31
The 57-year-old former Oregon congresswoman reportedly welcomed the individual at least three times to her D.C. apartment and twice to her hotel room while traveling. The allegations are contained in a complaint filed last week with the Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General. The Inspector General's Office has launched an investigation. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers called the allegations baseless. Chavez-Dreamer hasn't responded to a request for comment. Deborah Valentine, Fox News.
Pam Pusso 3:01
A nationwide effort by the Trump administration to find fraudulent uses of taxpayer dollars as allegations pile up in Minnesota.
Peter Doocy 3:10
They've created this new assistant attorney general who will soon report directly to the president with findings that top Republicans believe will show that Minnesota is just a tiny part of a very big problem. According to a White House fact sheet, the new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses.

What are the broader geopolitical implications of Iran’s crackdown on protesters?

Pam Pusso 3:35
That's Fox's Peter Doocy. President Trump taking a look at credit card debt.
Chris DiMeo 3:40
The president is calling for a 10% one-year cap on credit card rates. He wants the cap to begin later this month. He proposed the idea back on the campaign trail last year, but it drew pushback from banking groups who say government-controlled price controls would result in credit cards being given only to consumers with high incomes. Average credit card interest rates surged to a record 24% in 2024.

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