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• January 13, 2026

  'Thousands Of Bodies': Death Toll Soars Amid Iran's Brutal Crackdown

  At least 2,000 people have been killed in the protests in Iran, according to a US-based human rights group, HRANA, amid the deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. One Iranian exile in Germany told RFE/RL that her family in Iran told her the number of victims could be much higher.

• January 12, 2026

  Trump Weighs Options On Iran As Deadly Protests Continue

  US President Donald Trump said Washington may intervene as the deadly crackdown on protests continued in Iran. Tehran says it is ready to hold talks but is also "fully prepared for war," while experts say a US response could include military and economic measures.

• January 12, 2026

  Funerals In Tehran For Protest Victims As Death Toll Rises

  Videos show funeral processions in Tehran for those killed during recent protests, as families chant slogans against Iran's supreme leader. Human rights groups say hundreds have been killed in a crackdown by security forces amid a digital blackout.

• January 11, 2026

  Scores Of Bodies Outside Morgue In Tehran Amid Deadly Iran Protests

  In a video posted on social media on January 11, scores of bodies can be seen outside a morgue in Tehran as deadly anti-government protests continue across Iran. Investigations by RFE/RL’s Radio Farda indicate that Iranian security forces have fired live ammunition at civilians during the protests.

• January 11, 2026

  Iranians Abroad Lose Contact With Loved Ones Amid Dayslong Digital Blackout

  With Iran currently experiencing a dayslong digital blackout, RFE/RL's Radio Farda has been in touch with Iranians outside the country who can't reach their families because of the shutdown back home. For safety reasons, some of those who responded asked to remain anonymous.

• January 10, 2026

  'Hundreds Of Gunshots': Witness Tells RFE/RL Of Iran Protest Violence

  RFE/RL's Radio Farda has spoken to an Iranian man who says he witnessed protests in the city of Kerman on January 8 and January 9. Nader B, whose name and voice have been changed to protect his identity, says security forces launched a crackdown on January 9 with hundreds of gunshots being fired.

• January 10, 2026

  More Scenes Of Tehran Unrest Leak Through Internet Blackout

  Protesters took to the streets of Tehran on January 9 for the 13th consecutive night of anti-government demonstrations that have spread across the country. News of the latest protests was limited by an Internet blackout, a move Amnesty International said was meant to conceal human rights abuses.

• January 09, 2026

  Ukraine Bans Italian Visitor For Supporting Russian War

  An Italian citizen was denied entry into Ukraine after a bus passenger posted about his pro-Russian statements on Threads. She said the man praised Russian leader Vladimir Putin while criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his government.

• January 09, 2026

  Huge Protests Spread Across Iran, Khamenei Remains Defiant Amid Internet Blackout

  Protests in Iran have grown to their biggest in several years as crowds flood streets in major cities, small towns, and neighborhoods across Tehran but Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei remained defiant on January 9.

• January 09, 2026

  New Russian Hypersonic Missile Hits Lviv As Kyiv Comes Under Combined Air Attack

  Russia used its new Oreshnik missile to strike Lviv, while Kyiv was targeted in a combined attack involving drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles. Officials say infrastructure and residential areas were hit. At least four people were killed and more than 20 wounded.

• January 08, 2026

  Protests Swell In Tehran As Internet Is Restricted Across Iran

  Videos shared with RFE/RL's Radio Farda on January 8 show mass protests taking place across the Iranian capital. Meanwhile, observers were reporting Internet outages across the country, blocking citizens from sharing information about the ongoing unrest.

• January 08, 2026

  Soleimani Statue Toppled As Iran Protests Gain Momentum

  Anti-government protesters in Iran's Fars Province toppled a statue honoring deceased Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, the former head of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC),  as demonstrations continued for an 11th night on January 7.

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