US EditionAt least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions
Iranian authorities report 5,000 deaths including 500 security personnel amid protests over economic hardship; executions are possible, while rights groups cite higher fatalities.
- On Sunday , an unnamed Iranian regional official said authorities verified at least 5,000 killed, including about 500 security personnel, blaming terrorists and armed rioters for killing innocent Iranians.
- Erupting from economic hardship, the nationwide protests that began on December 28 swelled into calls to end clerical rule and became the deadliest unrest since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
- Rights group HRANA reported at least 3,308 deaths with 4,382 cases under review and more than 24,000 arrests, while NetBlocks said internet blackouts briefly eased then were reimposed, complicating verification.
- Iran's judiciary indicated on Sunday that executions may go ahead as planned, with Asghar Jahangir, Iranian judiciary spokesperson, saying several actions were classified as `Mohareb`, punishable by death.
- In northwestern Kurdish regions, authorities reported the heaviest clashes as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed the U.S. and Israel for 'several thousand deaths', while U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Tehran on Friday for calling off 800 scheduled executions.
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At least 5,000 killed in Iran protests as internet blackout continues
At least 5,000 people are confirmed to have been killed in the protests across Iran, according to an official. Although other media reports claim the true figure is more than three times higher. The regime has imposed a near total internet blackout for the last ten days, making it impossible to independently verify how many people have been killed or detained.
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