Activists peg Iran protest death toll at 6,126 as crackdown persists

Activists say at least 6,126 people have been killed in Iran’s nationwide crackdown on protests, a toll far higher than the government’s official figure of about 3,117, with HRANA noting 41,800+ arrests and a breakdown that includes protesters, security forces, children, and civilians. The report comes as a U.S. carrier group arrives in the Middle East to lead any potential response and Iranian-backed militias signal willingness to attack, underscoring rising regional tensions after the rial’s collapse and ongoing unrest.