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Over 6,700 Dead in Iran's Brutal Protest Crackdown

2/7/2026

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  • The violent crackdown on January 8-9 in Iran left at least 6,713 dead, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).
  • A beautician from Karaj witnessed chaos and expressed fear as protesters faced violence.
  • The Iranian regime reportedly planned the crackdown and employed trained thugs and snipers.
  • Demonstrations abroad followed, with more than 100,000 rallying in Toronto against the Iranian government.