The source indicates that the confirmed figures for those killed represent the minimum verifiable numbers, while estimates of the total number of fatalities might indicate higher rates.
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Number of estimated fatalities during the anti-government protests in 2026, by source
As of February 23, 2026, the opposition-affiliated media estimated that during the nationwide anti-government protests in Iran, fatalities reached about *. Additionally, UN sources determined there had been around * deaths since the start of the protests in the country. On the other hand, Human rights NGOs such as HRANA reported a lower number of fatalities, at just over* deaths.
The anti-government demonstrations initially broke out on December 28, 2025, due to economic issues in the country, including high inflation, the collapse of the Iranian currency, low wages, widespread unemployment, and the mismanagement of the state.
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The Institute for National Security Studies. (February 23, 2026). Number of estimated fatalities during the anti-government protests in Iran as of February 23, 2026, by source [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from /statistics/1659848/iran-number-of-estimated-fatalities-during-protests-by-source/
The Institute for National Security Studies. "Number of estimated fatalities during the anti-government protests in Iran as of February 23, 2026, by source." Chart. February 23, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 28, 2026. /statistics/1659848/iran-number-of-estimated-fatalities-during-protests-by-source/
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