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At least 6,126 people killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  JON GAMBRELLJanuary 27, 2026 at 08:23 AM
At least 6,126 people killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say
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Activists report that at least 6,126 people have been killed in Iran during a crackdown on nationwide protests. The protests took place in Iran, though the specific dates are not mentioned in the provided text. The reason for the protests is not explicitly stated, but the crackdown suggests they are related to dissent against the government. The article includes images showing scenes from Tehran, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Indian Ocean, and a pro-Iranian government rally in Beirut, Lebanon, indicating the international context and potential geopolitical implications of the situation. The report highlights the severity of the government's response to the protests, according to activist sources.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Indian Ocean 30% Beirut 30% USS Abraham Lincoln 40% Lebanon 40% Hezbollah 40% U.S. Navy ×250% United States ×250% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% Ayatollah Khomeini 60% Tehran ×270% Iran ×690%

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iran crackdown 90% protests 80% killed 70% activists 60% iranian government 50% u.s. aircraft carrier 40%

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90%
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Iran

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