Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:31am on 18 Jan 2026,Sunday International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said for the first time that thousands were killed during recent nationwide protests. Speaking on Saturday, he blamed the United States and Israel for the deaths. The unrest began in late December over economic issues and later turned into calls against Iran’s leadership. The Human Rights Activists News Agency said at least 3,090 people were killed, though activists believe the toll is higher. A near-total internet shutdown has limited information. US President Donald Trump urged protests to continue and warned of possible action. (PC: BBC)
