Iran Protests: 2,000 Dead, Official Blames 'Terrorists' Amid Regime Crackdown
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Firstpost•13-01-2026, 16:25
Iran Protests: 2,000 Dead, Official Blames 'Terrorists' Amid Regime Crackdown
- •An Iranian official reported approximately 2,000 deaths in ongoing nationwide protests, blaming 'terrorists' for civilian and security personnel casualties.
- •Protests, initially sparked by economic grievances, escalated into a revolt against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's theocratic regime, posing the biggest threat in years.
- •Iranian leaders initially showed conciliation but later cracked down, with rights groups estimating hundreds killed/injured and thousands arrested.
- •The Human Rights Activists News Agency reported protests in 585 locations across 185 cities and all 31 provinces of Iran, with over 10,000 arrests.
- •Iran's leaders employ a two-pronged approach: acknowledging legitimate grievances while blaming the United States and Israel for fomenting unrest, despite US President Donald Trump's threats.
Why It Matters: Iran's protests have resulted in 2,000 deaths, with the regime blaming 'terrorists' and cracking down fiercely.
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