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A defaced poster of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is placed on a gate of Iran's embassy, during a rally in support of anti-government protests in Iran, in Santiago, 20 January 2026

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Video. Iran protests death toll could surpass 30,000, reports claim

Updated: 27/01/2026 - 15:21 GMT+1

Casualty estimates from Iran's protest crackdown range from 3,100 to over 30,000, with verification hampered by an internet shutdown. Human rights groups report thousands killed, including children.

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