12.01.2026 06:40
The Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that the number of people who have lost their lives in the ongoing protests in Iran for 15 days has risen to 538, while no official statement has been made by Iranian authorities regarding the figures. It was learned that 490 of the deceased were protesters and 48 were security personnel, while it was stated that more than 10,600 people have been detained during the protests.
The US-based Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency announced that the number of people who have lost their lives in the protests that have been ongoing in Iran for 15 days has risen to 538.
490 OF THE DEAD ARE PROTESTERS
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 mentioned that more than 10,600 people have been detained.
THE TOLL IS HORRIFIC
Meanwhile, while Iranian officials have not made an official statement 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.
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 issues, spread to many cities across the country.
While there has been no official statement regarding those who have died or been injured in the protests, HRANA reported in a report published on January 10 (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.