Iran reports over 3,100 deaths in nationwide protests, authorities say

Iranian authorities reported that more than 3,100 people have died during nationwide protests, including civilians, security personnel, and alleged militants, with widespread property damage.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said on Friday, January 23, that 3,117 people have been killed during the nationwide demonstrations.

He added that among the dead, 2,427 were civilians and security personnel, while 690 were labeled “terrorists.” More than 200 schools, 350 mosques, 414 government buildings, and 300 private homes were reportedly damaged.

Human rights activists in Iran had previously reported that over 3,000 people had died during the protests, corroborating the scale of casualties cited by officials.

In response to the unrest, Reuters reported that Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, stated that arrested demonstrators could face imminent execution.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that, according to reports he received, the killings and executions in Iran have temporarily stopped, warning against any resumption.

He further cautioned that any return to mass executions or killings would trigger a strong response from Washington.

The unrest and high casualties highlight continuing tensions within Iran, raising concerns among international observers about human rights violations and the government’s handling of protests.

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