Iran protests: 646 dead, Trump weighs sanctions and military action
646 dead, 10,721 arrested in 16‑day protests; Trump imposes 25% tariff, sanctions or military options.
By Jan 13, 2026, U.S.-based HRANA reported 646 deaths during 16 days of mass anti‑government protests across Iran. Protesters were arrested in 606 sites spanning 187 cities in all 31 provinces. HRANA’s count lists 505 protesters and nine children dead, while security forces have lost 133 personnel and one prosecutor according to the same agency. Iran’s state‑aligned media report >100 security‑force fatalities. Concurrently, President Trump announced a 25 % tariff on any country doing business with Iran and scheduled a White House national‑security briefing for Tuesday, weighing sanctions and possible military options. The State Department urged U.S. citizens to exit Iran via Armenia or Turkey amid continuing internet shutdowns and escalating violence.
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