Iran Protest Death Toll Passes 2,000 Amid Blackout
After a nationwide internet shutdown, Iranian forces have killed 2,003 protesters and detained 16,784 people.
Sky News’ Data and Forensics team confirms 2,003 deaths in Iran’s protests that began on 28 December 2025 in Tehran, with 1,850 protesters and 135 security personnel among the dead. HRANA has verified 881 protest events across all 31 provinces, peaking at 179 on 8 January when the internet was shut down. Arrests total 16,784, including 8,000 on 11 January. Victims include a 15‑year‑old and a sculptor, footage shows 250 bodies in a single morgue. Protest activity continues in Tehran, Marvdasht (Fars province), and Urmia after the blackout.
Tags
Related Posts
India rejects 'payment issues' claim over Iranian crude tanker's diversion to China
Reports of an Iranian crude oil shipment rerouted to China due to payment issues have been officially denied by India s Petroleum Ministry. The ministry clarified that such diversions are common in global oil trade for optimization and assured that Indian refiners have secured their energy supplies, including from Iran, with no payment hurdles
Why is Hardik Pandya not playing vs Delhi Capitals?
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians faced a setback as captain Hardik Pandya was absent due to illness, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team. Changes were made to Mumbai s lineup, including the inclusion of Deepak Chahar and Bosch
Reason the 6am email from 'Oracle leadership' told thousands of laid-off employees
Oracle has begun its largest ever round of layoffs, with employees receiving termination emails from "Oracle Leadership" at 6AM saying their roles had been eliminated after "careful consideration of Oracle s current business needs. " Around 10 000 employees have reportedly been cut so far, with estimates suggesting the total could reach 30 000