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Toll in Iran’s protest crackdown reaches at least 5,002 dead as Trump says US ‘armada’ approaching

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By  JON GAMBRELLJanuary 23, 2026 at 08:23 AM
Toll in Iran’s protest crackdown reaches at least 5,002 dead as Trump says US ‘armada’ approaching
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Activists report that at least 5,002 people have been killed in Iran during a crackdown on nationwide protests. The Iranian government initiated a widespread internet blackout on January 8th, making it difficult to obtain information. The internet shutdown has lasted over two weeks, representing the most comprehensive blackout in the country's history. The protests and crackdown are occurring amidst rising tensions between the United States and Iran. A U.S. aircraft carrier group is moving closer to the Middle East. The information was released on Friday from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Key Player Opposition Context
United Arab Emirates 30% Grand Bazaar ×240% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 50% Tehran ×360% Donald Trump 60% United States ×270% Iran ×890%

Keywords

iran protests 100% crackdown 90% internet blackout 80% united states 70% middle east 60% death toll 50% activists 50% tehran 40%

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90%
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Iran

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