Iran Economic Protests Kill 35, Over 1,200 Detained
- Iran economic protests spread to 250 locations across provinces
- Iran economic protests draw US warning and official response
Hyderabad: Iran economic protests have turned deadly, with at least 35 people killed and more than 1,200 detained, activists said on Tuesday. The demonstrations have continued for more than a week and show no signs of stopping. The latest figures highlight the growing scale of unrest across the country.
The numbers were released by the media. The group said 29 protesters, four children, and two members of Iran’s security forces have died so far. It also reported that demonstrations have reached more than 250 locations across 27 of Iran’s 31 provinces. The organisation relies on an activist network inside Iran and has been accurate during past unrest, according to reports.
Meanwhile, Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency shared details of injuries among security personnel. It reported late Monday that around 250 police officers and 45 members of the Revolutionary Guard’s Basij force were injured during the protests. The violence has continued as crowds gather in multiple cities despite warnings from authorities.
The rising death toll has also triggered international attention. US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Friday that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” the United States “will come to their rescue.” However, it remains unclear how or if the United States would intervene. Trump’s comments led to angry reactions from Iranian officials, who threatened to target American troops in the Middle East. These remarks gained further attention after the US military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran, on Saturday.
The current unrest marks the biggest protests in Iran since 2022. That year, nationwide demonstrations erupted after the death of 22 year old Mahsa Amini in police custody. However, the present protests have not yet reached the same intensity or spread seen during the Amini protests, which were triggered after she was detained over wearing her hijab.
Iran has seen repeated waves of protests in recent years. As sanctions tightened and the country struggled following a 12 day war with Israel, the Iranian rial collapsed in December to 1.4 million to the US dollar. Protests began soon after. Understanding the full scale of the current demonstrations remains difficult. State media has shared limited information, while journalists face travel restrictions and the risk of arrest.
Despite this, the protests continue. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place.” Even so, reports suggest the unrest has not slowed.
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