Approximately 2000 people were killed during the protests in Iran. Reuters reported this on January 13, citing sources.
According to the publication, an Iranian official, who requested anonymity, stated during an interview that among the casualties were both demonstrators and security personnel. According to him, "terrorists" were behind the deaths, but it was not specified exactly who was killed.
Although the situation in the country has somewhat stabilized at the moment, complete peace has not been established. It is emphasized that the unrest caused by economic difficulties has become the most serious internal crisis for Iran in the last three years.
