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Iran Protests Escalate, Reports of Hundreds Dead

Published January 10, 2026, 10:19

Protests in Iran have escalated, with reports of a rising death toll. A doctor in Tehran told TIME magazine that six hospitals in the city have recorded at least 217 deaths among protesters, most from live ammunition. The protests, which began as a reaction to the economic crisis, have now taken on a political character, with calls for the overthrow of the regime. Authorities are reportedly suppressing the protests with violence, while human rights organizations report lower death tolls due to different recording criteria. The situation remains tense, and Washington has warned Iran of the consequences of violence against protesters.