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Iranian authorities released a list of 2,986 names of individuals killed during <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://en.irna.ir/news/86051275/US-intervention-in-Iran-unrest-amounts-to-violation-of-int-l">nationwide protests</a> that began in late December 2025, with officials stating that 131 additional victims remain unidentified. The government framed the disclosure as an effort toward transparency, though human rights groups and activists have disputed the figures.

Iranian authorities released a list of 2,986 names of individuals killed during nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, with officials stating that 131 additional victims remain unidentified. The government framed the disclosure as an effort toward transparency, though human rights groups and activists have disputed the figures.

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported a verified death toll of 6,425 as of early February, nearly double the official government count of 3,117.

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported a verified death toll of 6,425 as of early February, nearly double the official government count of 3,117.

Leaked documents reportedly revealed that Iranian officials had drafted a Comprehensive Tehran Security Plan in late 2024, which was approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It reportedly granted security forces authority to use lethal force and identified individuals likely to organize protests.

Leaked documents reportedly revealed that Iranian officials had drafted a Comprehensive Tehran Security Plan in late 2024, which was approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It reportedly granted security forces authority to use lethal force and identified individuals likely to organize protests.

Iranian authorities launched an online portal for citizens to report names missing from the government's victim list, following widespread social media reports of omissions and duplicate entries. The government urged people to report violations, including demands for money to release bodies and refusal of medical care to wounded protesters.

Iranian authorities launched an online portal for citizens to report names missing from the government's victim list, following widespread social media reports of omissions and duplicate entries. The government urged people to report violations, including demands for money to release bodies and refusal of medical care to wounded protesters.

A presenter on state-run Ofogh TV sparked nationwide backlash after mocking reports that protesters' bodies were stored in refrigerated trailers, leading to criminal charges and the program's cancellation. Even hardline outlets condemned the segment, with Tehran's prosecutor filing charges against the host and production team.

A presenter on state-run Ofogh TV sparked nationwide backlash after mocking reports that protesters' bodies were stored in refrigerated trailers, leading to criminal charges and the program's cancellation. Even hardline outlets condemned the segment, with Tehran's prosecutor filing charges against the host and production team.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that "rioters must be put in their place," which activists say gave security forces a green light for the crackdown. Iranian government officials accused the U.S. and Israel trying to incite riots in Iran.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that "rioters must be put in their place," which activists say gave security forces a green light for the crackdown. Iranian government officials accused the U.S. and Israel trying to incite riots in Iran.

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Iranian authorities released a list of 2,986 names of individuals killed during nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, with officials stating that 131 additional victims remain unidentified. The government framed the disclosure as an effort toward transparency, though human rights groups and activists have disputed the figures.

The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported a verified death toll of 6,872 as of early February, nearly double the official government count of 3,117. Iran Human Rights, based in Oslo, characterized the government's publication as a "formal confession to a massive killing" while questioning the completeness of the official list.

The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported a verified death toll of 6,872 as of early February, nearly double the official government count of 3,117. Iran Human Rights, based in Oslo, characterized the government's publication as a "formal confession to a massive killing" while questioning the completeness of the official list.

Leaked documents reported by multiple outlets revealed that Iranian officials had drafted a Comprehensive Tehran Security Plan in late 2024, which was approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The plan reportedly granted security forces authority to use lethal force and identified individuals likely to organize protests.

Leaked documents reported by multiple outlets revealed that Iranian officials had drafted a Comprehensive Tehran Security Plan in late 2024, which was approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The plan reportedly granted security forces authority to use lethal force and identified individuals likely to organize protests.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that "rioters must be put in their place," which activists say gave security forces a green light for the crackdown. The Iranian government has accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the protests, while rejecting calls for an independent international investigation.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that "rioters must be put in their place," which activists say gave security forces a green light for the crackdown. The Iranian government has accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the protests, while rejecting calls for an independent international investigation.

Iran's brutal crackdown represents collective punishment on an unprecedented scale, with up to 40,000 detained, doctors arrested for treating protesters and beloved businesses seized. The regime is traumatizing an entire generation through forced confessions, funeral bans and systematic repression to prevent future uprisings.

Iran's brutal crackdown represents collective punishment on an unprecedented scale, with up to 40,000 detained, doctors arrested for treating protesters and beloved businesses seized. The regime is traumatizing an entire generation through forced confessions, funeral bans and systematic repression to prevent future uprisings.

The explosive claim of 30,000 deaths relies on a single anonymous source who admitted extrapolating numbers without evidence, amplified by a Guardian reporter with zero Iran expertise and funded by regime change billionaires. This manufactured death toll conveniently justified EU sanctions, exposing how Western outlets launder propaganda through State Department-funded groups.

The explosive claim of 30,000 deaths relies on a single anonymous source who admitted extrapolating numbers without evidence, amplified by a Guardian reporter with zero Iran expertise and funded by regime change billionaires. This manufactured death toll conveniently justified EU sanctions, exposing how Western outlets launder propaganda through State Department-funded groups.

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Iran's brutal crackdown represents collective punishment on an unprecedented scale, with up to 40,000 detained, doctors arrested for treating protesters and beloved businesses seized. The regime is traumatizing an entire generation through forced confessions, funeral bans and systematic repression to prevent future uprisings. The Iranian people, who are bravely voicing their outrage publicly, deserve an end to this oppressive regime.

Iran's brutal crackdown represents collective punishment on an unprecedented scale, with up to 40,000 detained, doctors arrested for treating protesters and beloved businesses seized. The regime is traumatizing an entire generation through forced confessions, funeral bans and systematic repression to prevent future uprisings. The Iranian people, who are bravely voicing their outrage publicly, deserve an end to this oppressive regime.

While no one would deny the wrongs committed by the Iranian regime, their Western counterparts are just as bad, if not worse. The U.S. and Israel are the main causes behind Iran's social instability, first by suffocating its economy with sanctions and then spreading propaganda. Then, after the protests, Western journalists deliberates lied about the death toll being 30,000 as part of their second phase of propaganda to push for war.

While no one would deny the wrongs committed by the Iranian regime, their Western counterparts are just as bad, if not worse. The U.S. and Israel are the main causes behind Iran's social instability, first by suffocating its economy with sanctions and then spreading propaganda. Then, after the protests, Western journalists deliberates lied about the death toll being 30,000 as part of their second phase of propaganda to push for war.

There's a 54% chance that the United States will attack Iran before April 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 54% chance that the United States will attack Iran before April 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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