Iran Reports 3,117 Deaths in Protests as Death Toll Continues to Mount.
A chilling report by Iranian state television has confirmed that at least 3,117 people have lost their lives during the ongoing protests, which began in late December with shopkeepers expressing discontent over the devalued currency and soaring cost of living. The Martyrs Foundation stated that a staggering 2,427 of those killed were civilians and security forces.
However, some human rights groups paint a dire picture of the crackdown, citing reports of protesters being directly targeted by government forces. Amnesty International has documented Iranian security personnel positioned on streets and rooftops, firing rifles and shotguns loaded with metal pellets at unarmed individuals, often aimed at their heads and torsos.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has reported that 4,519 people have been killed during the wave of demonstrations, including 4,251 protesters, 197 security personnel, 35 children under the age of 18, and 38 bystanders who were neither protesters nor security personnel. Furthermore, HRANA has noted that an additional 9,049 deaths are still under review.
The demonstrations escalated into a widespread antigovernment movement, with protesters calling for economic reform and greater freedoms. Iranian authorities have condemned the protests as a "terrorist" incident and accused the US of fueling the violence.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be "wiped off the face of this earth" if it ever successfully assassinated him. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by stating that Tehran would not hold back in the event of an attack but called for respect and restraint.
The situation remains volatile, with tensions between the US and Iran continuing to escalate. The international community has largely condemned the government crackdown, calling for greater freedoms and economic reform in Iran.
A chilling report by Iranian state television has confirmed that at least 3,117 people have lost their lives during the ongoing protests, which began in late December with shopkeepers expressing discontent over the devalued currency and soaring cost of living. The Martyrs Foundation stated that a staggering 2,427 of those killed were civilians and security forces.
However, some human rights groups paint a dire picture of the crackdown, citing reports of protesters being directly targeted by government forces. Amnesty International has documented Iranian security personnel positioned on streets and rooftops, firing rifles and shotguns loaded with metal pellets at unarmed individuals, often aimed at their heads and torsos.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has reported that 4,519 people have been killed during the wave of demonstrations, including 4,251 protesters, 197 security personnel, 35 children under the age of 18, and 38 bystanders who were neither protesters nor security personnel. Furthermore, HRANA has noted that an additional 9,049 deaths are still under review.
The demonstrations escalated into a widespread antigovernment movement, with protesters calling for economic reform and greater freedoms. Iranian authorities have condemned the protests as a "terrorist" incident and accused the US of fueling the violence.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran would be "wiped off the face of this earth" if it ever successfully assassinated him. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by stating that Tehran would not hold back in the event of an attack but called for respect and restraint.
The situation remains volatile, with tensions between the US and Iran continuing to escalate. The international community has largely condemned the government crackdown, calling for greater freedoms and economic reform in Iran.
3k+ deaths is just insane the way security forces are targeting civilians is so messed up 
they're using metal pellets on people's heads it's like something out of a horror movie 
like who does he think he is? his words are just fueling more instability in the region 
we need real action and support for the Iranian people
and it's only been a few months since these protests started. I'm really worried about the civilians being caught in the crossfire and the security forces are literally targeting innocent people? 
how can that be justified? The US is already on high alert with Iran, what if things escalate further? It's like we're living in a nightmare 
. We need to see some real action from world leaders for change, not just empty words of condemnation 
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. I mean, we're talking lives lost over some economic stuff that's supposed to be fixable? It feels like the government is just using the protests as an excuse to crack down on their own people 
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. I just wish we could have a more nuanced conversation about economic reform and human rights 
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And what about the US involvement... are they just fueling the fire or trying to help? I don't know, man, it just feels like a big mess 
this is so sad... 3,117 deaths is just insane, i cant even imagine how many families are affected by this... its not just about numbers, its people's lives that were lost 
. i'm not surprised though, given the history of human rights abuses in that country. it's like they're just pushing people further into the streets, desperate for change.
. it's not right that security forces are targeting unarmed protesters and firing live ammunition at them. it's just so inhumane 
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what's wrong with just talkin' it out instead of firin' guns & bombs?! 
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. It's time for us all to speak up and demand change 
. and then you have politicians like Trump saying these crazy things... like Iran is going to be "wiped off the face of this earth" 
its like the government is suffocating everyone with all these restrictions and crackdowns
what's going on with these governments sometimes? can't we all just get along & respect each other's human rights? 
It's like they're not even trying to hide it anymore. I mean, where are these numbers coming from? The Martyrs Foundation seems legit, but HRANA is also super credible. They've been documenting everything, including protesters being shot at by security forces. 
The situation is getting more volatile by the day, and I don't see anything changing anytime soon. We gotta keep pushing for greater freedoms and economic reform in Iran!