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Iran Protests: 200 Students Dead Amid Brutal Crackdown

2/11/2026

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Activists Report Protests

Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports protests in Iran have killed at least 200 students and that the crackdown has caused over 6,400 deaths and 51,500 arrests.
Protests began about a month ago as citizens demand regime change.
Activists warn of abuses in detention, including torture and forced confessions, while a Tehran state-run religious festival shows smaller turnout this year.

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Narges Mohammadi Imprisoned

Narges Mohammadi, Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after a hunger strike protesting detention conditions.
Her health is deteriorating.
She was arrested again in December during a memorial for a fellow activist.
Three senior Reformist Front members were arrested amid protests, as thousands have been killed and tens of thousands arrested.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. This upheaval, marked by over 2,000 deaths during protests, stemmed from widespread discontent with the Shah's regime, perceived as corrupt and overly reliant on foreign powers. Today’s protests reflect ongoing struggles against repression, with over 6,400 deaths reported amid calls for regime change.

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Activists Report Protests

Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reports protests in Iran have killed at least 200 students and that the crackdown has caused over 6,400 deaths and 51,500 arrests.
Protests began about a month ago as citizens demand regime change.
Activists warn of abuses in detention, including torture and forced confessions, while a Tehran state-run religious festival shows smaller turnout this year.

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