Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Iran Protests Death Toll Rises
There are big protests happening in Iran because people are upset about the economy and how the government is running the country.
The government has shut down the internet and phones to stop people from sharing videos and pictures of the protests.
This has happened before, and many people have been hurt or killed in past protests.
The government says they are doing this to keep order, but protesters say it's to hide what's really happening.
Some people are using special devices called Starlink to get around the internet shutdown, but the government is making it harder.
The protests have spread all over Iran, and many people have been arrested.
The US president has said the US is ready to help Iran gain freedom, but the Iranian government says the protests are being caused by foreign interference.
It's a very scary time for people in Iran and their families abroad.
At least 538 people have been killed in the protests, with 490 protesters and 48 security personnel among the dead.
Over 10,600 people have been arrested in two weeks of unrest.
The internet blackout, which started on Thursday evening, continues to persist, and clashes between protesters and authorities have escalated.
US President Donald Trump has said the US is ready to help Iran gain freedom from the government led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized the United States and President Trump, accusing him of having 'hands stained with the blood of Iranians.'
- Who
- Iranian protesters and government
- What
- Nationwide protests and government crackdown
- When
- Protests started on December 28, ongoing
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- Economic collapse, political repression, and government failure to address grievances
Protesters
Iranian Government
Internet Shutdown
Protesters
The internet shutdown is a violation of human rights and freedom of expression, aimed at suppressing protests and hiding government actions.
Iranian Government
The internet shutdown is a necessary measure to maintain public order and prevent the spread of misinformation and foreign interference.
Protest Motives
Protesters
Protesters are demonstrating against economic collapse, political repression, and the government's failure to address their grievances.
Iranian Government
The protests are instigated by foreign elements and internal dissidents seeking to destabilize the country.
- Country
- Iran
- Population
- 85 million
- Internet Shutdown
- Fourth day
- Starlink Receivers
- Tens of thousands in Iran
- Protest Deaths (2019)
- Over 300
- Protest Deaths (2022)
- Over 500
- GPS Signal Disruption
- Since June 2023
- Starlink Packet Loss
- Up to 80% in some areas
- Protest Duration
- Third week
- Reported Deaths
- 45 to 100
- Airlines Affected
- Major international airlines including US carriers
- Protest Locations
- 574 in 185 cities across 31 provinces
- Arrested Protesters
- At least 10,600
- Protesters Killed (Under 18)
- At least 7
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Iran's Supreme Leader
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Sources
As protests rage, Iran pulls the plug on contact with the world
Iran anti-government protests: Internet blackout, ‘death penalty’ threats and US intervention warning
Iran Protests: Major Airlines Suspend Flights Amid Demonstrations And Trump's Threats — Check Full List
'Enemies Of God': Iran Warns Protesters Of Death Penalty As Tensions Escalate; Trump Says 'US Ready To Help'
Potential Airstrikes, No Ground Troops: Trump Administration Weighs Iran Options
Trump Says US ‘Stands Ready’ To Help Iran Gain Freedom From Khamenei As Deadly Protests Rage
Iran protests surge as economic collapse fuels nationwide unrest and public anger - Telegraph India
Iran unrest: Ayatollah regime cracks down on protesters, dozens reported killed during internet blackout
'Direct shots to the heads': Iranian hospitals overwhelmed as protests rage
Death toll in violence surrounding nationwide protests challenging Iran's theocracy reaches at least 116
Iran protests hit day 14, hundreds feared dead
'Iran Is Looking At Freedom': President Donald Trump Renews Threats Against Tehran, Says US 'Ready To Help'
How Iran's Economic Protests Turned Deadly: A Timeline
What Is Iran's Cold War-Era 'Kill Switch' That Has Been Flipped Amid Raging Protests?
Iranian president vows to listen to protesters amid brutal police response, violent clashes
US, Israel Want to "Sow Chaos and Disorder" by Ordering "Riots" in Iran: President Pezeshkian
Ayatollah Khamenei responds to Donald Trump’s support for protesters: 'Manage your own country'
Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if US attacks
Iran protests toll crosses 500 as regime warns of strikes on US bases if Trump acts - Telegraph India
Iran unrest death toll over 500, says rights group; internet blackout enters fourth day
