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Iran’s top prosecutor has called U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims about halting the hangings of 800 detained protesters “completely false.” Activists say Iran’s crackdown has already killed at least 5,032 people. The internet blackout in Iran has lasted over two weeks, making it hard to confirm information. Meanwhile, tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high as an American aircraft carrier group moves closer to the Middle East. Analysts say this could give Trump the option to carry out strikes, though he has avoided that so far despite warnings to Tehran.