Death toll from Iran protests surpasses 500, rights group says

Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, Reuters writes, citing a rights group.

According to its latest figures – from activists inside and outside Iran – U.S.-based rights group HRANA said it had verified the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 security personnel, with more than 10,600 people arrested in two weeks of unrest.

Iran has not given an official toll and Reuters was unable to independently verify the tallies.

With the Islamic Republic’s establishment facing the biggest demonstrations since 2022, Trump has repeatedly threatened to get involved if force is used on protesters.