Cyprus Times

Iran: Death Toll in Protests Rises to 3,117

Published January 21, 2026, 21:02
Iran: Death Toll in Protests Rises to 3,117

According to Iranian state television, the death toll in protests in Iran has risen to 3,117. Of these, 2,427 are considered “martyrs,” meaning members of the security forces who lost their lives during the suppression of the protests. However, the NGO Iran Human Rights reports that at least 3,428 protesters have been killed, with the actual number estimated even higher, possibly exceeding 20,000. This information comes from different sources and presents significant discrepancies.