Ramy Inocencio, CBS News correspondent, reports on the unprecedented pressure on Iran's theocratic leaders in the context of anti-government protests that have lasted for over two weeks. President Trump stated that Iranian officials contacted him to negotiate after his threats of military intervention in the event that protesters are killed. A video broadcast by Iranian state media shows victims from a morgue in Tehran, suggesting that most are civilians. While Trump and Iranian officials intensify their warnings, Iran claims it has controlled the protests and is prepared for dialogue, but also for war. Human rights organizations report a large number of casualties, estimating that over 500 protesters have been killed, and thousands have been arrested. Despite the threats, Iran continues to assert that the situation is under control.
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