Iran says over 100 officers killed as protesters defy government crackdown

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 11, 2026 at 11:03 AM

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In January 2026, Iranian state media reported that over 100 members of the security forces have been killed during widespread protests against an economic crisis. The protests, driven by anger over the rising cost of living, have prompted a government crackdown and warnings of potential death penalties for those involved. Amid the unrest, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf cautioned the US against any military action, following threats from President Trump, stating that any attack on Iran would result in retaliation against US bases, ships, and Israel. Human rights groups have urged restraint as the situation unfolds.

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Tasnim news agency 30% Golestan province 30% Gorgan 30% Isfahan province 40% Iranian Red Crescent 40% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 50% Israel ×260% Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ×370% Donald Trump ×270% United States ×380% Iran ×490%

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protests 100% government crackdown 80% economic crisis 70% security forces 70% us military strikes 60% retaliatory strikes 60% mass arrests 50% soaring cost of living 50% casualties 50% death penalty 40%