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Economic Hardships Ignite Widespread Demonstrations (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Iran – A U.S.-based rights group documented at least 7,002 deaths from the government’s suppression of nationwide protests last month, highlighting deepening divisions amid economic strife.[1][2]
Economic Hardships Ignite Widespread Demonstrations
Shopkeepers at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar launched protests on December 28, 2025, decrying the rial’s sharp decline against foreign currencies and mounting financial pressures.[2] Demonstrations quickly expanded across the country, drawing in broader crowds frustrated by persistent hardships.
Clashes peaked in the capital on January 8. Authorities cut internet access and deployed security forces over the following days to quell the unrest. Families now prepare for traditional 40-day mourning rituals, which could reignite public outrage.[1]
Activists Challenge Official Fatality Figures
The Human Rights Activists News Agency tallied 7,002 confirmed deaths, including 214 security personnel, with 11,730 more cases pending review.[2] The group also reported 52,941 detentions. Such meticulous tracking relies on a network of contacts inside Iran, despite communication blackouts.
Iran’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs announced 3,117 deaths on January 21, attributing 2,427 to what it called armed terrorist groups. Independent verification remains elusive as media access stays restricted.[1]
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-12 19:14:00
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