Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:20pm on 11 Jan 2026,Sunday International
Iran’s state media report that over 100 security personnel, including police and special units, have been killed amid nationwide anti-government protests driven by economic hardship and discontent with the clerical regime. Authorities claim fatalities occurred across several provinces during clashes as demonstrators continue to defy government crackdowns. The unrest, among the largest in years, has seen thousands take to the streets, with an ongoing internet blackout restricting communication. Iranian officials have threatened protest participants with death penalty charges, while parliament leaders warn the United States and Israel against intervention. International concern is mounting over rising casualties and the potential for wider instability in the region. (PC: Al Jazeera)
