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How many have died in Iran protests?

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Death toll estimates from the Iran protests vary widely. Rights groups and officials report figures ranging from at least 27 up to over 12,000 killed, with most sources citing 2,000 to 2,500 deaths. Security forces and protesters are among the victims, and information is limited due to internet blackouts and government restrictions.

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More than 12,000 feared dead in Iran protests
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CBS News
5 hours ago
More than 12,000 feared dead in Iran protests

Human rights groups estimate over 12,000 feared dead after a severe crackdown by Iranian authorities on ongoing protests.

Thousands attend mass funerals for killed security forces in Tehran
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Africanews
5 hours ago
Thousands attend mass funerals for killed security forces in Tehran

Protesters have faced severe repression, including live bullets from security forces; estimated death toll ranges from 2,000 to 12,000.

Activists report more than 2,500 dead after brutal crackdown in Iran
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France 24
5 hours ago
Activists report more than 2,500 dead after brutal crackdown in Iran

Activists and rights groups report that more than 2,500 people have died as a result of a government crackdown on protests in Iran.

Iranians plead for international help as deaths climb above 2,000
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CBC News
8 hours ago
Iranians plead for international help as deaths climb above 2,000

An Iranian official told news agencies that 2,000 people have been killed, blaming terrorists, while aid agencies fear the real number is higher.

Iran to hold funerals for security forces killed in demonstrations
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Al Jazeera
8 hours ago
Iran to hold funerals for security forces killed in demonstrations

Clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in a death toll surpassing 2,000, according to US-based observatory HRANA.

Iran official says 2,000 killed in nationwide unrest
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Reuters
18 hours ago
Iran official says 2,000 killed in nationwide unrest

About 2,000 people, including security personnel, have been killed in protests in Iran, according to an Iranian official.

Death toll from Iran protests spikes to at least 2,000, activists say
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Africanews
1 day ago
Death toll from Iran protests spikes to at least 2,000, activists say

US-based activists report around 2,000 people killed in Iran since protests began at the end of last month.

Protests in Iran intensifying despite threat of death for dissidents
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CBS News
3 days ago
Protests in Iran intensifying despite threat of death for dissidents

Death toll is surging, with hundreds killed according to human rights groups.

Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify
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Al Jazeera
6 days ago
Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify

Rights groups accuse security forces of a brutal crackdown; NGOs and activists report at least 40 protesters killed, including minors, and more than 2,000 arrested.

Iran police officer killed as cost-of-living protests enter 12th day
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Africanews
6 days ago
Iran police officer killed as cost-of-living protests enter 12th day

Rights group Iran Human Rights reports at least 27 protesters have been killed, while Iranian media reports 15 deaths, including members of the security forces.

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