Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran. AP/File
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 23:10

Iran Unrest: 538 Protesters Killed, Regime Warns US & Israel Against Intervention

  • At least 538 protesters have been killed in Iran's nationwide crackdown, with activists fearing a higher death toll.
  • Over 10,600 people have been detained during two weeks of unrest, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency.
  • An information blackout due to internet shutdowns and cut phone lines makes verifying the scale of protests difficult.
  • Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Baagher Qalibaf, warned the US and Israel against intervention, threatening military action.
  • US President Donald Trump expressed support for demonstrators, while the White House weighs potential responses.

Why It Matters: Iran's violent crackdown on protests continues, with a high death toll and escalating tensions with the US and Israel.

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