Iran Unrest Recedes Under Heavy Security With Rights Groups Citing Thousands Dead

Overview

• HRANA reports 2,677 deaths since the protests began, including 2,478 demonstrators and 163 people linked to the government.
• Residents and the Hengaw group say visible demonstrations have largely halted since January 11, with Tehran quiet and a heavy security presence reported in multiple cities.
• Detention figures remain disputed, with state-linked Tasnim citing about 3,000 arrests while rights groups put the total near 20,000.
• The White House warned Tehran of severe consequences for further bloodshed, and the U.S. is expected to move additional military capabilities to the region, though composition and timing remain unclear.
• Allies in the Gulf pressed Washington to avoid a strike, Israel’s intelligence chief visited the U.S. as forces maintained high readiness, and the Kremlin signaled willingness to mediate.