According to reports, Iranians have testified about the regime's killing of their loved ones during the January protests, with estimates placing the death toll at 35,000 to 40,000. The testimonies add to mounting evidence of the regime's violent suppression of dissent.
The report, which cites testimonies from Iranians, claims that 35,000–40,000 people were killed by security forces during the protests that began on December 28. The figure is lower than the 54,000 claimed by President Trump earlier this week, but still represents one of the deadliest crackdowns on dissent in recent decades. The Zioneer has previously reported on the regime's ongoing executions, with over 100 carried out in the past month, and on Trump's statement about the death toll. The number of deaths in the January protests remains disputed, and independent verification is difficult due to the regime's restrictions on information.
- DevelopingIran sentences nine protesters to death over two days, report says
- DevelopingOver 100 executions reported in Iran over past month, Iranian Telegram channels say
- DevelopingTrump says Iranian regime killed 54,000 protesters, sees no deal in sight
- DevelopingIranian regime expert on state TV claims over 2,000 Israelis, 1,000 Americans killed in 40-day war
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