Iran protests: Rights group says death toll reaches 500, Over 10,000 arrested
A U.S.-based rights group said it had verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 security personnel, with more than 10,600 people arrested in two weeks of unrest. State TV footage of dozens of body bags in Tehran said they were victims of events caused by 'armed terrorists'
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A U.S.-based rights group said it had verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 security personnel, with more than 10,600 people arrested in two weeks of unrest. State TV footage of dozens of body bags in Tehran said they were victims of events caused by 'armed terrorists'
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09:54 PM • January 11 2026 IST
Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.
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