Iran Protests Escalate: Death Toll Rises Amid Communication Blackouts

Rising Casualties Amid Ongoing Unrest in Iran

Dubai: The ongoing protests in Iran have turned increasingly violent, resulting in at least 203 fatalities, with activists expressing concerns that the actual number may be significantly higher.

The situation has become more challenging to monitor from outside the country due to internet outages and disrupted phone services. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, the death toll has surged dramatically.

Among those who have lost their lives, 162 are reported to be protesters, while 41 are identified as security personnel.

This organization, which verifies information through local activists, has previously provided reliable casualty figures during earlier unrest in Iran. However, the Iranian authorities have not released any official numbers regarding the casualties from the protests.

Due to the current restrictions on internet access and international calls, the Associated Press has been unable to independently verify the reported death toll.