Published: Jan 13, 2026, 11:36 IST | Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 11:36 IST
Iran Protests: Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed in Iran as days of large protests threaten the future of the ruling regime. Thousands more have reportedly been arrested. US President Trump has also repeatedly threatened military action if security forces kill protesters.
Authorities have cracked down hard. A range of weapons, from water cannon to live ammunition, have been reportedly used against protesters to deadly effect. US-based rights group the Human Rights Activist News Agency (HRANA) reports nearly 500 protesters and 48 security personnel have been killed since protests began. Watch this report for more details!