Overview
- Iran’s supreme leader said thousands were killed during the unrest and labeled President Donald Trump a “criminal,” blaming the United States and Israel for the bloodshed.
- Rights monitors report thousands of verified deaths — Iran Human Rights lists 3,428 and HRANA reports more than 3,700 — while a Reuters-cited Iranian official claimed at least 5,000.
- Connectivity remains largely cut after the January 8 shutdown, with NetBlocks measuring about 2% of normal access despite brief, limited restorations.
- Authorities have detained tens of thousands, with HRANA confirming more than 24,000 arrests, and prosecutors signaling mohareb charges that can carry the death penalty.
- Trump urged protesters to continue and said Iran needs new leadership, as Tehran’s leaders warned of a harsh response to any US strike and claimed the protests were driven by foreign-backed “rioters.”