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Iran Protests: Death Toll Exceeds 500, Trump Considers 'Strong Options' for Intervention

Published January 12, 2026, 06:13
Iran Protests: Death Toll Exceeds 500, Trump Considers 'Strong Options' for Intervention

The crackdown on protests in Iran is escalating, with the death toll exceeding 500, according to the US-based non-governmental organization Human Rights Activists News Agency. This number has risen dramatically in a short period, with thousands of people arrested. Authorities attribute the deaths to "armed terrorists", but there are reports of live ammunition being used against protesters. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump states he is considering "very strong options" for intervention, as Iranian leaders are said to have contacted his administration for negotiations. Trump warns that if Iran attacks US bases, it will face a harsh response. At the same time, the son of the last Shah of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, is calling on security forces to join the people.