Iran state TV acknowledges 'a lot of martyrs' as death toll surpasses 3,000: report

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Greg Norman-DiamondJanuary 13, 2026 at 07:56 PM

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Iranian state television acknowledged the loss of "many martyrs" amidst ongoing anti-government protests, which began in late December due to economic grievances and have since spread across the country. Reports indicate that over 2,000 people have been killed, including protesters and security forces, with some estimates exceeding 3,000. The acknowledgment comes as activist groups report the rising death toll from clashes between protesters and security forces. Iranian state TV attributed the deaths to "armed and terrorist groups" and announced a funeral for the deceased "martyrs and security defenders" on Wednesday. The protests initially started with shopkeepers demonstrating against inflation and the collapse of the rial before expanding to universities and provincial cities.

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