Overview
- State television reported the total includes 2,427 civilians and security personnel.
- Human-rights outlet HRANA says more than 4,200 protesters had been confirmed dead by Jan. 20 and it is investigating over 9,000 cases.
- Reuters previously cited Iranian officials saying at least 5,000 people were killed, including about 500 security personnel.
- Iranian officials signaled that nationwide connectivity could return soon after extensive shutdowns during the unrest.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump has pressed for a decisive military option and that a U.S. aircraft carrier is moving toward the Persian Gulf.