News · 13 January 2026

Iran kills 2,000 protesters in 48-hour crackdown.

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Iranian security forces killed at least 2,000 protesters over 48 hours during nationwide demonstrations. Iran imposed an internet blackout on January 8, making verification difficult. Videos show rows of body bags at forensic centers, with witnesses reporting hundreds of bodies at Kahrizak morgue outside Tehran. The protests, which spread across all 31 provinces, evolved from economic complaints to demands for regime change. President Trump warned Iran against killing protesters while Supreme Leader Khamenei accused foreign powers of orchestrating the unrest.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 January 2026 at 11:19

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