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Iran Protests Intensify: 36 Dead, Thousands Arrested, Tear Gas in Hospital

Published January 7, 2026, 09:27
Iran Protests Intensify: 36 Dead, Thousands Arrested, Tear Gas in Hospital

Protests in Iran continue for the tenth day, with at least 36 people dead, according to the human rights organization HRANA. Of the dead, 34 are protesters and 2 are members of the security forces, while Iranian authorities report only 3 deaths among security personnel. Over 2,076 people have been arrested in 27 of the country's 31 provinces, and more than 60 protesters have been injured. In a serious incident, tear gas accidentally fell into a hospital in Tehran during the clashes. The protests began due to the economic crisis and have escalated.