At least 6,159 people killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say

Jan 27, 2026 - 20:00
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At least 6,159 people killed in Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say
A large crowd gathers on an urban street at night. There is a fire on the street and cars are blocked.

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests has killed at least 6,159 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Middle East to lead any American military response to the crisis.