January 19, 2026

Iran protests: What we know about the varying death tolls

5 minutes

What is the death toll from the protests in Iran? Since demonstrations broke out against the country's theocratic regime in late December, the number of reported deaths has continued to rise, though it has been harder than ever to verify an exact count with an internet blackout in Iran hindering communications. As of January 19, two main human rights groups have confirmed nearly 4,000 deaths, though that figure is likely a significate underestimate. Vedika Bahl goes through what we know in Truth or Fake.

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