Human Rights Activists in Iran

Force in Play

As of May 2026: Documenting protest deaths and violations amid internet blackout

Iran's judiciary chief announced January 14 that detained protesters face fast-track trials and executions, despite Trump's warning of "very strong action." The death toll hit at least 2,571, per Human Rights Activists News Agency — four times the count from two days earlier and more than any crackdown since 1979.

Updated May 20