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Iran protest death toll reportedly reaches 5,000 as Trump warns of US Armada

Reports from activist groups indicate that the Iranian government's suppression of protests has resulted in more than 5,000 deaths. This alarming rise in casualties coincides with the country's most extended internet blackout, as tensions escalate with the approach of a US aircraft carrier fleet towards the Middle East. In response, Iran dismisses the figures, calling the protesters 'rioters'.

23 Jan 2026 10:35 am