Iran Protests: 5,000 Dead, Khamenei Blames US Amidst Widespread Unrest
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 20:38
Iran Protests: 5,000 Dead, Khamenei Blames US Amidst Widespread Unrest
- •At least 5,000 people, including 500 security personnel, have died in Iran protests, officials confirmed.
- •Protests began on December 28 over economic hardships, escalating into an anti-government movement demanding an end to clerical rule.
- •Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the US and Israel of fueling the unrest, acknowledging thousands of lives lost.
- •Over 24,000 arrests have been reported by HRANA, though Iranian officials dispute the high figures.
- •US President Donald Trump warned of intervention if killings continue, while Iran's judiciary considers death penalty for 'Mohareb' cases.
Why It Matters: Iran faces severe unrest with 5,000 deaths, government blames foreign powers, and international pressure mounts.
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