Iran protest death toll rises to 6,126, rights group says

Iran protest death toll rises to 6,126, rights group says
A mosque that was burned during Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 21, 2026.
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The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has climbed to 6,126, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

HRANA said 41,880 people have been arrested as of the 30th day of the demonstrations, while at least 11,009 others have suffered serious injuries.

Iran has seen waves of protests since late December, beginning at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar over the sharp fall of the rial and worsening economic conditions. The unrest later spread to multiple cities across the country.

Tasnim News Agency in Iran says more than 150 people identified by Iranian authorities as organisers and key actors in recent unrest in Yazd have been arrested.

According to Tasnim’s account, the arrests centre on individuals described by officials as leading or coordinating recent unrest in the city.

Iranian authorities have accused the U.S. and Israel of backing what they describe as “armed rioters” responsible for attacks in public places.

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that Washington would “hit hard” if protesters were killed, but later praised Tehran for reportedly cancelling hundreds of planned executions.

The U.S. Central Command said the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has been deployed to the region “to promote regional security and stability,” as Washington increases its presence amid heightened tensions.

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