US EditionAt least 5,000 killed in Iranian unrest, official says, as judiciary hints at executions
An Iranian regional official confirmed at least 5,000 deaths, including 500 security personnel, amid protests marked as the deadliest unrest since 1979, with over 24,000 arrests reported.
- 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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Independent EspañolBy ELENA BECATOROS DUBÁI, UAE (AP) — An activist agency based in the United States said on Sunday that it has verified at least 3,766 deaths during the wave of protests in Iran and the ensuing repression, and expressed fears that the number may be significantly higher. The Human Rights Activist News Agency published the revised figure, increasing its previous count of 3,308. The number of deaths exceeds that of any other round of protests or rio…
US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,766 deaths from Iran p
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A U.S.-based activist agency said Sunday that it has verified at least 3,766 deaths during a wave of protests that swept Iran and led to a bloody crackdown, and fears the number could be significantly higher. The Human Rights Activists News Agency posted the revised figure, increasing its previous toll of 3,308. The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades, and recalls …
U.S.-based activist agency says it has verified 3,766 deaths from Iran protests
A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,766 deaths during recent protests in Iran. This figure surpasses previous estimates and highlights the severity of the crackdown. The Human Rights Activists News Agency relies on a network of activists for verification.
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