Trump Deploys USA Warships Toward Iran as Death Toll Passes 5000

Donald Trump deployed a USA naval armada toward the Persian Gulf following reports that over 5,000 people have died during a violent crackdown on Iranian protesters.Iran top prosecutor Mohammad Movahedi Azad refuted claims by Trump that his administration successfully halted 800 political executions during the civil unrest.International officials at the UN have called for investigations into the state repression as human rights organizations warn that total fatalities could eventually exceed 25,000.