Questions after Iran’s government releases victim list in protest killings

In February 2026, the Iranian government launched an online portal for citizens to report names missing from its official list of those killed during recent anti-establishment protests, which began in late December. The government claims 3,117 died, while human rights organizations estimate the number to be much higher, potentially exceeding 20,000. The released list contains 2,986 names, but omits details of the circumstances surrounding the deaths and lacks classification. Iranians have used social media to point out omissions and errors in the list, prompting the government to solicit additional information. The website also encourages reporting of violations, such as demands for money to release bodies and denial of medical care to wounded protesters, though the government denies any misconduct by state forces.

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