Over 3,000 killed in Iran protests as internet partially restored, rights groups say
More than 3,000 people have been killed in Iran’s nationwide protests, activists say, as authorities ease internet blackouts after days of repression.
Human rights activists say more than 3,000 people have been killed in nationwide protests in Iran, as internet access returned only partially after eight days offline.
U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said on Saturday it had verified the deaths of 3,090 people, including 2,885 protesters, according to a Reuters report.
Some Iranian residents said the intensity of the security crackdown had largely subdued demonstrations, particularly in major cities.
Tehran has remained relatively calm over the past four days, with drones flying overhead but no signs of large-scale protests on Thursday or Friday, the report said.
The protests began on Dec. 28 over economic hardship, including rising prices, unemployment and currency depreciation, before quickly evolving into broader demonstrations against Iran’s ruling system.
Authorities responded with mass arrests, heavy security deployments and sweeping internet shutdowns, drawing international criticism over alleged human rights abuses.
Despite the relative lull in street protests, activists warn tensions remain high, saying underlying economic pressures and public anger have yet to be resolved.
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