Iran’s supreme leader likens protests that challenged its theocracy to ‘a coup’ as tens of thousands reportedly detained

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader likens protests that challenged its theocracy to ‘a coup’ as tens of thousands reportedly detained.

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