12.01.2026 12:10
As the death toll in the protests that have been ongoing in Iran for 15 days rises to 538, a development occurred today that escalated tensions. Large groups supporting the regime took to the streets, organizing a massive demonstration while chanting slogans in support of the government. There are concerns about clashes between the large groups organizing protests in the country.
While thousands of people took to the streets in Iran citing economic problems, the number of those who lost their lives in the protests rose to 538 on the 15th day of demonstrations.
MORE THAN 10,000 ARRESTS
HRANA reported that at least 538 people have died in nationwide protests over the past two weeks, including 490 protesters and 48 security personnel. The statement also indicated that more than 10,600 people have been detained.
THE TOLL IS HEAVY
Meanwhile, while no official statement has been made by Iranian officials regarding the death toll, the Associated Press (AP) reported that it could not independently verify the casualty figures. HRANA had announced that the latest death toll had risen to 116.
GOVERNMENT SUPPORTERS TOOK TO THE STREETS
As protests continued on the 15th day in Iran, another development occurred today that escalated tensions. Following days of demonstrations by regime opponents, this time government supporters took to the streets.
TENSION IS QUITE HIGH
Government supporters, who organized a massive demonstration against the protests and uprisings they claim are foreign-backed, conveyed the message that they stand with the regime through their slogans. As tensions rise in the country, there are concerns about a confrontation between the two groups.
PROTESTS IN IRAN
Protests that began on December 28, 2025, initiated by shopkeepers in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran due to the significant devaluation of the local currency against foreign currencies and economic problems, spread to many cities across the country.
While no official statement has been made regarding those who died or were injured in the protests, HRANA reported in a report published on January 10 (on the 14th day of the protests) that 116 people, including 37 security personnel and 4 healthcare workers, had lost their lives, over 2,600 people had been injured, and 2,638 people had been detained.