Iran protests appear to slow under weight of brutal crackdown

Relative calm in Tehran and authorities say they have no plan to execute protesters but internet shutdown continues

Iran's nationwide protest movement appeared to have slowed on Thursday under the weight of a brutal crackdown by authorities that has left thousands dead and put tens of thousands in prison.

In Tehran, Iranians reported relative calm on the streets as the sound of gunfire faded and fires were extinguished - a marked contrast from the weeks before when large crowds confronted security forces.