A U.S.-based human rights monitoring organization has released verified figures indicating a devastating human cost from recent civil unrest in Iran. HRANA, the Human Rights Activists News Agency, reported on Tuesday that its thorough investigation has confirmed 2,003 fatalities connected to the protests.
The comprehensive breakdown provided by the group reveals that the vast majority of those killed, approximately 1,850 individuals, were identified as participants in the demonstrations. The casualty figures also include 135 persons affiliated with government security forces or institutions. Notably, the verified data confirms that at least nine minors under the age of 18 were among the deceased, alongside nine civilians who were not participating in protest activities.
The announcement from HRANA represents one of the most detailed accountings of casualties to emerge from the recent period of significant social unrest in Iran. Independent verification remains challenging within the country’s restricted media environment, making external documentation efforts crucial for understanding the scale of the events. These figures highlight the intense and widespread nature of the protests and the severe response they encountered, marking a significant moment in Iran’s contemporary civil society challenges.