Trump Says Iran Killed 32,000 Protesters, Tehran Disputes Toll

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed during his annual address to Congress that Iran had killed 32,000 protesters in recent unrest, sharply escalating rhetoric against Tehran.

He said Washington’s threats had helped prevent further executions of demonstrators and vowed not to hesitate in responding to threats against the United States.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi challenged the figure, saying 3,317 people were killed in the recent protests and calling on the United States to provide evidence supporting the higher toll.

Tehran has repeatedly rejected what it describes as inflated casualty claims circulated by foreign officials and media outlets.

Iranian human rights organizations, however, have reported significantly higher numbers, estimating that more than 7,000 people were killed during the protests.

Independent verification of casualty figures remains difficult due to restrictions on media access and limited transparency surrounding official investigations.

Trump has previously cited the 32,000 figure in public remarks, framing the unrest as evidence of widespread dissent inside Iran.

He reiterated that the United States would continue to confront what he described as threats from Tehran, linking his comments to broader security concerns.

The conflicting casualty estimates underscore ongoing disputes between Washington and Tehran over human rights and accountability.

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