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Iran Protests Intensify, Reports of 2,000 Deaths, US Considers Intervention

Published January 11, 2026, 06:03
Iran Protests Intensify, Reports of 2,000 Deaths, US Considers Intervention

Massive anti-government protests continue in Iran, with reports of at least 2,000 deaths since December 28th. Over 1.5 million Iranians have taken to the streets in 512 locations and 180 cities across all provinces, expressing their anger at the regime. US President Donald Trump has threatened intervention, stating that the US is ready to help Iran achieve freedom. Reports indicate that the US is even considering conducting a military strike against Iran if deemed necessary. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps blames “terrorists” for the unrest and states that they will protect the ruling system. Due to the crisis, several airlines, including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines, have cancelled flights to Tehran. New videos posted online show fresh protests in several neighborhoods of Tehran and other cities. The situation remains explosive and the outcome of the events is uncertain.