Protests in Iran: Unrest and Crackdown - A Nation in Turmoil

The Human Rights Activists News Agency has verified at least 3,919 deaths in the recent protests across Iran, surpassing previous unrest events in the country. Iranian authorities accuse the US and Israel of inciting these events, while tension with the US remains high. President Trump initially offered support to protestors but later acknowledged Iran's decision to halt mass executions.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 19-01-2026 02:53 IST | Created: 19-01-2026 02:53 IST
Protests in Iran: Unrest and Crackdown - A Nation in Turmoil
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A US-based activist agency has reported a significant rise in the death toll from recent protests in Iran, with at least 3,919 fatalities now confirmed. This figure, verified by the Human Rights Activists News Agency, marks the deadliest period of unrest in Iran in decades.

Iranian officials have accused the United States and Israel of inciting these protests, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first acknowledgment of the casualties, blaming US interference. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has oscillated between support for the protestors and acknowledging Iran's restraint in halting mass executions.

Tensions remain high between Iran and the US, with the Iranian government restricting access to the internet. While some limited online services resumed, external access remains blocked. The protests have settled into a tense calm, with residents of key cities chanting anti-government slogans from their homes.

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