07.01.2026 07:40
Protests that began due to economic difficulties in Iran continue on their 10th day, with the death toll rising to 36. While more than 2,000 people have been detained during the protests, demonstrations ongoing in 27 provinces have plunged the country into chaos, so to speak.
The Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that the number of people who lost their lives in the protests that began due to economic issues has risen to 36.
In a report published on the website of HRANA, based in the United States, information was provided about the protests that have been ongoing in the country for 10 days. According to this report, during this period, protests occurred in 27 out of the 31 provinces of the country, resulting in the deaths of 34 protesters and 2 individuals affiliated with security forces.
MORE THAN 2,000 ARRESTS
In the protests that occurred at a total of 285 locations across the country, dozens of people were injured, and 2,076 individuals were arrested. It was stated that the injuries were largely due to being hit by rubber and plastic bullets. No official statement has been made by Iranian authorities regarding those who died or were injured in the protests.
DEATH TOLL RISING
In its report on the 9th day, HRANA announced that the death toll had risen to 29, the number of injured to 64, and the number of those arrested to 1,203.
PROTESTS IN IRAN
Protests that began on December 28, 2025, due to the significant devaluation of the local currency against foreign exchange rates and economic issues, spread to many cities in the country, initiated by shopkeepers in the Tehran Grand Bazaar. The Tasnim News Agency reported that the number of injured police officers had risen to 568, and the number of militia forces (Basij) to 66.
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump stated in his remarks regarding the protests in Iran that if the protesters were killed, the U.S. would rush to help and deliver a severe blow to the Tehran administration. In a statement made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on January 5, it was announced that there would be no tolerance shown to the protesters.