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Iran Kills 3,100 in January Protests, Rights Groups Say

8/25/2026

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Iranian security forces violently suppressed the January 2026 protests, killing at least 3,100 people.
Human Rights activists in Iran reported over 7,000 deaths and thousands injured.
Amnesty International said the death toll is likely higher because of internet shutdowns.
Physician Hamid Hemmatpour said hospitals treated 2,000 injured in a 400-bed facility.
Iran House recorded civilians shot while shopping or working and reported prosecutions of complainants.

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Iranian security forces violently suppressed the January 2026 protests, killing at least 3,100 people.
Human Rights activists in Iran reported over 7,000 deaths and thousands injured.
Amnesty International said the death toll is likely higher because of internet shutdowns.
Physician Hamid Hemmatpour said hospitals treated 2,000 injured in a 400-bed facility.
Iran House recorded civilians shot while shopping or working and reported prosecutions of complainants.