Iran continues to witness huge nationwide protests, with one official putting the number of those killed at around 2,000, according to a report by Reuters. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said more than 600 demonstrations have taken place across all of Iran's 31 provinces. United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday told the people of Iran to continue protesting and said that help was on the way. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said more than 600 demonstrations have taken place across all of Iran's 31 provinces. United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has expressed alarm at the situation, saying: "This cycle of horrific violence cannot continue."

Source: dna January 13, 2026 15:37 UTC