Anti-government demonstrations in Iran have intensified, with rights organisations and security sources reporting that more than 2,000 people have been killed since the unrest began.
The protests erupted on December 28 in Tehran after a sharp collapse of the national currency, but quickly spread across cities and towns nationwide. What started as economic protests has since evolved into a broader challenge to Iran’s clerical leadership.
Anger on the streets has been driven by worsening living conditions, which many Iranians blame on poor governance, Western-imposed sanctions, and long-standing restrictions on civil freedoms.
According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the group has confirmed 2,003 deaths linked to the unrest. These include 1,850 protesters, 135 individuals affiliated with the government, nine minors under the age of 18, and nine civilians who were not involved in the demonstrations. HRANA also reported that at least 16,784 people have been arrested.
As part of the government response, authorities imposed a nationwide internet shutdown last Thursday, according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks, limiting access to digital communication during the crackdown.
The crisis has drawn international attention.
The New Daily Prime reported US President Donald Trump publicly urged Iranians to continue demonstrating, saying “help” was on the way. He did not clarify what form the assistance might take, though he has recently raised the possibility of military action against Iran.
Several Western countries, including the United Kingdom, Italy, and Germany, have condemned Tehran’s handling of the protests. The governments have also summoned Iranian diplomats to express concern over reports of excessive force used against demonstrators.
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