11:33 (08:03)⇢The Twelve Thousand Ghost Silence
⌨Editorial priorities have converged on the scale of mass casualties, with diaspora and international outlets citing reports of 12,000 to 20,000 deaths (BBC Persian, Iran International). These sources highlight escalating Western condemnation and the U.S. State Department's rejection of Tehran's 'terrorist' labels for protesters (Radio Farda, Kayhan London). Conversely, state-aligned media maintain a defensive stance, framing the violence as an extension of a 12-day foreign-instigated war (Al-Alam).