Iran has declared a three-day national mourning to honor the “martyrs.” According to human rights organizations, over 500 people have died as a result of two weeks of widespread protests against the government and economic crisis. This was reported by international media, according to Adyrna.
The US-based human rights organization HRANA, which relies on activists inside and outside Iran, reported that within two weeks, 490 protesters and 48 members of the security forces were killed. Additionally, more than 10,600 people have been detained. These figures were disseminated by Reuters, which noted that it was unable to independently verify the information.
Iranian authorities have not published official statistics on the number of deaths. Nevertheless, state news agencies reported on Sunday that a three-day national mourning had been declared “to commemorate the martyrs who died in the struggle against the United States and the Zionist regime.”
The protests in the country have not subsided. On the contrary, the rising death toll and widespread internet shutdowns have further escalated tensions. Since January 8, internet access across Iran has been restricted, with social media platforms and messaging services largely unavailable.
Political tensions are also increasing. Tehran has warned that if US President Donald Trump acts on his stated threats to support protesters and intervene in Iran, it may strike US military bases.
The mass protests in Iran began on December 28 due to sharp price increases, later evolving into political demonstrations against the government. Iranian authorities have blamed the United States and Israel for inciting the unrest and on Monday called for a public rally to condemn the “terrorist actions” of these countries.
Currently, the situation in Iran is under close international scrutiny. Experts say that the combination of economic hardship and political pressure could further destabilize the country.
