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Thousands Protest in U.S. Against Iran's Violent Crackdown

1/19/2026

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Protesters Demand Action

Thousands of protesters in the United States rallied against Iran's crackdown, including Los Angeles and New York.
Protesters condemned the violence in Iran, with some likening it to a "New Holocaust".
At least 3,428 protesters have been killed in Iran, though totals may be higher.
They called for intervention and expressed mixed feelings about United States President Donald Trump’s support.
Some demonstrators backed Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah's son.

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Iranians Flee Repression

Wealthy Iranians have fled to Turkey as ongoing anti-government protests in Iran continue.
Survivors in Iran describe violent crackdowns by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Kurdish opposition groups in northwestern Iran have supported the protests, claiming attacks on security forces and condemning the government's actions as crimes against humanity.
Doctors estimate the death toll could be as high as 16,000, underscoring the scale of repression.

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Protesters Demand Action

Thousands of protesters in the United States rallied against Iran's crackdown, including Los Angeles and New York.
Protesters condemned the violence in Iran, with some likening it to a "New Holocaust".
At least 3,428 protesters have been killed in Iran, though totals may be higher.
They called for intervention and expressed mixed feelings about United States President Donald Trump’s support.
Some demonstrators backed Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah's son.

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