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Iranians at the Kapikoy border with Turkey. Reuters

DispatchAnxious Iranians find refuge - and an internet signal - in Turkish border city

The National visits Kapikoy border crossing, where civilians tell of anger and fear over handling of protests

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Fake AI videos of Iran protests 'fill void' left by internet shutdown



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At least 2,500 people killed in nationwide protests, rights group says

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US President Donald Trump says 'the killing has stopped' in Iran. Reuters

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How pressure on wages led Iranians to the streets demanding change

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Cars burn on a street during protests in Tehran, on January 8. Reuters

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