Nearly 500 Dead: 2026 Iran Protests Death Toll Mounts Amid Brutal Crackdown
The 2026 Iran protests death toll has reached nearly 500 in just two weeks. Hundreds of civilians, including a futsal referee and a student, have been killed in a massive government crackdown.
The streets of Iran are running red once again. In just two weeks, nearly 500 people have reportedly lost their lives as anti-government demonstrations face a lethal state response. What began as a cry for economic relief has transformed into the largest challenge to the Islamic Republic in years.
The Human Cost: Inside the 2026 Iran Protests Death Toll
According to the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA), the toll has reached 496 protesters and 48 security personnel killed since December 28, 2025. The victims aren't just statistics; they are young professionals like Amir Mohammad Koohkan, a 26-year-old futsal coach, and Rubina Aminian, a 23-year-old fashion student.
She was thirsty for freedom, thirsty for women's rights. She fought for things she knew were right and fought hard.
A Nation Under Lockdown
The unrest has spread to 186 cities across all 31 provinces. In response, the Iranian government has implemented a total internet shutdown since last Thursday, making verification of the true death toll—which sources tell the BBC is likely higher—extremely difficult. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dismissed the protesters as 'troublemakers' backed by the US and Israel.
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