16.01.2026 11:30
Pop icon Madonna did not remain indifferent to the protests in Iran, where hundreds of people lost their lives. Supporting the demonstrators, Madonna said, "The people of Iran have not known freedom for centuries. I cannot claim to fully understand the suffering they endure, but my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Iran."
The US-based Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) announced that the number of people who lost their lives in protests that started due to economic issues in Iran has risen to 2,677.
NUMBER OF ARRESTS NEARLY 20,000
According to HRANA's report, more than 2,600 people were injured in incidents across many parts of the country, and 19,097 people were detained. In the events that occurred during the protests, 2,677 people lost their lives.
SUPPORT FROM MADONNA FOR THE PROTESTERS
Pop star Madonna expressed her support for the Iranians in an Instagram post, urging them to "hold on tight" while sharing her thoughts on freedom, protest, and resistance.
The woman, citing the restrictions faced by women and the limitations imposed on freedom of speech, dress, and movement, stated that she stands with Iranians seeking change.
"MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE PEOPLE OF IRAN"
"The people of Iran have not known freedom for centuries. I cannot claim to fully understand the suffering endured, but my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Iran," she wrote.
PROTESTS IN IRAN
On December 28, 2025, protests initiated by shopkeepers in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran due to the significant devaluation of the local currency against foreign currencies and economic issues spread to many cities. Following the escalation of protests in the capital Tehran on January 8, the government blocked internet access.