Iran Protests: Over 2,000 Killed in Bloodiest Crackdown, Government on Brink of Collapse
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News18•13-01-2026, 21:15
Iran Protests: Over 2,000 Killed in Bloodiest Crackdown, Government on Brink of Collapse
- •International reports indicate over 2,000 protesters have been killed by security forces in Iran, marking the bloodiest crackdown in the country's history.
- •Anti-government protests, fueled by youth and women, have turned major cities like Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz into war zones, with clashes against IRGC and Basij forces.
- •The government has shut down internet services, but social media videos reveal horrific scenes of bodies and widespread violence.
- •Analysts suggest Supreme Leader Khamenei's health and internal divisions are pushing the government towards collapse, with officials reportedly attempting to flee.
- •US President Donald Trump condemned the massacre, threatening severe economic sanctions and international legal action against the Iranian ruling class for human rights violations.
Why It Matters: Iran faces its bloodiest crackdown with over 2,000 killed, government on brink of collapse amid widespread protests.
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