At least 3,117 people killed during Iran protests, state media reports

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 21, 2026 at 10:31 PM

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Iranian state media reported that at least 3,117 people were killed during recent anti-government protests, according to a statement released by the Martyrs Foundation on January 21, 2026. The statement specified that 2,427 of the deaths were civilians and security forces. The protests, which began in late December due to economic grievances, escalated into a broader anti-government movement. The Iranian government condemned the protests as a "terrorist" incident fueled by the US, while rights groups reported security forces directly fired on protesters. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) claims a higher death toll of 4,519, including protesters, security personnel, and bystanders, with thousands more deaths under review.

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