Over 5,000 Dead in Iran Protests, Including 500 Security Forces, Officials Say

Iran’s recent nationwide protests have reportedly killed around 5,000 people, including 500 security personnel, with the deadliest clashes in northwestern Kurdish regions.

According to Reuters, approximately 5,000 people have been killed during recent protests in Iran, with 500 of the fatalities reportedly belonging to security forces. The data was attributed to unnamed Iranian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.

Sources said the deadliest clashes occurred in the northwestern Kurdish regions, where separatist activity has historically sparked intense confrontations during previous unrest. These areas experienced some of the most severe violence in the current wave of protests.

Iranian officials have blamed external actors, including the United States and Israel, for inciting unrest, describing the protests as influenced by foreign agendas targeting national stability. These accusations come amid heightened tensions in the region.

U.S.-based human rights groups monitoring Iran reported a lower, though still significant, death toll of over 3,000 people, highlighting the difficulty of obtaining verified figures due to restricted communications.

The protests lasted nearly two weeks, during which internet and international phone services were largely cut, severely limiting both domestic and global access to information about the demonstrations.

The unrest underscores persistent socio-political tensions within Iran and raises questions about accountability, human rights, and the role of security forces. International observers continue to monitor the situation, while families of victims demand transparency and justice.

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