Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000, activists say

Jan 13, 2026 - 18:00
Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000, activists say
The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spiked Tuesday to at least 2,003 people killed, activists said, and Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown.