More than 2,000 people were reported killed in Iran during recent protests. The deaths occurred amid a violent crackdown by security forces. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported the figures. HRANA confirmed 1,850 protester deaths over the last 17 days. The agency also reported 135 government-affiliated deaths, nine uninvolved civilian deaths, and nine child deaths. An Iranian official told Reuters 2,000 people died, blaming "terrorists."
The protests followed an internet blackout. Armed security forces were deployed in Tehran on Monday for a pro-government rally. President Trump stated "help is on its way" to Iranians. He pledged to obtain accurate death toll figures.
Trump will attend an Iran meeting Tuesday evening. He stated the U.S. will "act accordingly" once the death toll is confirmed. He posted on Truth Social that Iranian authorities would "pay a big" price. The specific nature of potential U.S. action remains unclear.
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