Death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran tops 5,000, activists say
- Posted on January 23, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Death toll from a crackdown on protests in Iran tops 5,000, activists say

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Activists said Friday the death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests topped 5,000 people killed, with many more still feared dead.