📌 Current Situation & Death Toll
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Human rights groups report over 500 people killed amid nationwide protests that began in late December 2025, with many more injured and at least ~10,000 arrested. The figures include both protesters and some security personnel, though exact numbers vary by source.
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Named victims continue to emerge — 23-year-old Kurdish student Rubina Aminian was confirmed shot and killed during demonstrations in Tehran, highlighting the severe violence used against protesters.
⚔️ Government Response & Security Crackdown
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Iranian authorities have imposed a near-total internet blackout across the country, limiting communication and reporting.
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The regime blames “foreign influence” for fueling unrest and has threatened harsh reprisals against demonstrators.
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Cultural and artistic figures abroad are condemning the blackout and calling for international attention to the crackdown.
🧑⚖️ Politics & International Tensions
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Iran’s foreign minister says the country is “prepared for war but open to negotiation,” in the context of global concern over the violence.
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U.S. President Trump has threatened possible action and claims Iran has offered talks, though Tehran denies some elements of this narrative.
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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has responded to foreign comments by urging focus on U.S. issues rather than Iran’s internal unrest.
🌍 International Reaction
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Western nations, including Germany, have strongly criticized Iran’s repression of protesters while other countries urge restraint and peaceful resolution.
📊 Broader Context
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The protests, sparked initially by economic hardship (inflation, currency collapse, cost of living), have rapidly widened into anti-government demonstrations across many cities and provinces.
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Earlier protests have seen strikes and sit-ins from workers, shopkeepers, and other groups, expanding the uprising beyond single grievances.
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