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Iran Protests: 6,000 Dead Amid Internet Blackout

1/29/2026

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The crackdown in Iran has resulted in at least 6,000 deaths, with estimates potentially exceeding 20,000 when counting the injured and missing.
Ali, a young professional, fled Iran with his wife Roya to a neighboring country after joining protests on January 8, which drew about one million participants.
They plan to return to Iran but face challenges due to the ongoing internet blackout.

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Story summary

The crackdown in Iran has resulted in at least 6,000 deaths, with estimates potentially exceeding 20,000 when counting the injured and missing.
Ali, a young professional, fled Iran with his wife Roya to a neighboring country after joining protests on January 8, which drew about one million participants.
They plan to return to Iran but face challenges due to the ongoing internet blackout.