Iran Reports Over 3,000 Deaths in Protests; Activists Claim Deadly Crackdown
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Moneycontrol•22-01-2026, 00:53
Iran Reports Over 3,000 Deaths in Protests; Activists Claim Deadly Crackdown
- •Iranian official media reported 3,117 deaths during protests that began in late December.
- •Iran's foundation for veterans and martyrs classified 2,427 of these, including security forces, as "martyrs."
- •Clerical authorities labeled the protests as "terrorist" incidents and "riots" fueled by the US.
- •Rights groups and Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) claim thousands of protesters were killed by security forces, with IHR verifying 3,428 deaths.
- •An ongoing internet blackout, lasting over 300 hours, is impeding efforts to get precise figures, according to Netblocks.
Why It Matters: Iran's official death toll from recent protests is over 3,000, but rights groups allege a far higher number.
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