09.01.2026 12:20
Protests that began in Iran due to economic issues continue on their 12th day, with a notable development regarding the country as the death toll has risen to 42. Turkish Airlines, AJet, and Pegasus have canceled flights to Tehran and Tabriz. In statements made by THY and AJet, it was noted that the cancellations cover flights between January 9-10, while no official statement has yet been made by Pegasus.
The Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that the number of people who lost their lives in the protests that started due to economic issues has risen to 42.
NUMBER OF ARRESTS RISES TO 2,277
A report published on the website of HRANA, based in the USA, provided information about the protests that have been ongoing for 12 days in the country. According to this report, during this period, protests occurred in all 31 provinces of the country, resulting in the deaths of a total of 34 protesters, including 5 minors, and 8 security personnel. A total of 2,277 people have been detained nationwide.
BALANCE IS GETTING HEAVIER
It was stated that the injuries mostly resulted from 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. HRANA had reported yesterday that the death toll had risen to 38 and the number of detainees to 2,217 in its report on the 11th day.
COMMUNICATION HAS BEEN COMPLETELY CUT OFF
As part of the government's security measures, internet and telephone lines have been shut down across the country, making it difficult to obtain clear information about the details of the protests and interventions.
FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS FROM TURKEY CONTINUE
Following the developments in Iran, airlines have started to cancel flights. Turkish Airlines (THY) announced that it has canceled its flights to Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad scheduled for today and tomorrow.
In a statement made by THY, it was said, "Dear Passengers, due to the regional developments in Iran, a total of 17 flights scheduled for January 9, Friday, and January 10, Saturday, to the cities of Tehran, Tabriz, and Mashhad have been canceled. Thank you for your understanding."
AN CANCELLATION STATEMENT FROM AJET
AJet also published a statement regarding the cancellation of flights to Tehran. The statement included, "Due to regional developments in Iran, a total of 6 flights planned for January 9, Friday, and January 10, Saturday, to Tehran have been canceled. Our guests are being informed about the current status of the flights."
PEGASUS HAS ALSO CANCELED FLIGHTS
It has been reflected in inquiry screens that Pegasus has also canceled its flights to Iran, but no official statement has yet been made by the company.