Iran confirms over 6,000 deaths in violent protests that began in early January, according to a human‑rights NGO based in the United States. The organization, Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), reports 6,126 confirmed fatalities, including 5,777 demonstrators, 86 minors, 214 security‑force members and 49 bystanders. It is still investigating an additional 17,091 potential cases. At least 41,880 people have been arrested. Tehran authorities issued an official figure of 3,117 deaths, with 2,427 attributed to security forces or passersby, while opposition outlet Iran International claims more than 36,500 deaths. The Norway‑based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group cites 3,428 protester deaths but warns the true toll could exceed 25,000. The crackdown follows a near‑total internet shutdown that began on 8 January, hampering independent verification of the figures. The situation reflects a severe political repression amid widespread civil unrest in Tehran.

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