Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:57am on 20 Jan 2026,Tuesday International
Iran's death toll amid ongoing protests has climbed to 4,029, including 3,786 demonstrators, 180 security forces, 28 children, and 35 non-protesters, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported Tuesday. Hackers disrupted Iranian state TV, airing clips of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urging security forces to join protesters. Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan issued a three-day ultimatum for "rioters" to surrender, promising leniency for those "deceived" into joining demonstrations. Protests erupted December 28 over economic struggles and regime opposition. Analysts warn of nuclear risks amid chaos. President Trump drew red lines against protester killings and mass executions, while USS Abraham Lincoln heads toward the Middle East, escalating tensions. (PC: Reuters)
