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Politics · 27 February 2026

Iranians fear US strikes as Geneva talks end

Iranians fear US strikes as Geneva talks end

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Citizens across Iran face sleepless nights fearing American military strikes following a severe crackdown on demonstrations dating back over 50 days. A US-based rights group reports 7,007 deaths, significantly higher than the government's official count of 3,117. Although a third round of diplomatic discussions in Geneva ended with only faint progress, analysts warn a collapse in talks could trigger a regional war.

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