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Iran: At Least 5,000 Confirmed Dead in Protests

Published January 18, 2026, 11:16
Iran: At Least 5,000 Confirmed Dead in Protests

An Iranian official has stated that at least 5,000 people have been confirmed dead in protests across Iran, including 500 members of the security forces. The official blamed “terrorists and armed rioters” for the deaths of innocent Iranians. The clashes were particularly intense in the Kurdish regions of northwestern Iran, where Kurdish separatist groups are active. The official estimated that the death toll is not expected to rise dramatically and accused Israel and foreign powers of supporting and arming the protesters.