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HRANA Counts 5,002 Confirmed Deaths in Iran’s Protest Crackdown

Officials cite 3,117 deaths with most classified as 'martyrs', with internet curbs hindering verification.

Overview

  • HRANA reports 5,002 confirmed fatalities, including 4,714 protesters, 42 minors, 39 bystanders, and 207 security personnel, and says 9,787 further deaths are under review.
  • Iran’s first official nationwide tally lists 3,117 deaths, of which authorities say 2,427 were 'martyrs' rather than protesters.
  • The UN Human Rights Council convenes an emergency session to address what it describes as alarming state violence against demonstrators.
  • NetBlocks notes international connectivity from Iran remains weak under heavy filtering, and officials offer no clear timetable for lifting restrictions.
  • HRANA records at least 26,852 arrests and 7,391 people severely injured, while Iran Human Rights confirms 3,428 protesters killed and warns the true toll could be far higher.