Major protests in Tehran met with a deadly government crackdown

Widespread protests took place in Tehran and across Iran. The government responded with a severe crackdown, which included mass arrests and the use of lethal force against demonstrators.

Reports from rights groups and leaked information indicate a high number of casualties from the crackdown, with estimates ranging from several thousand to over 16,500 deaths. Videos showed bodies accumulating at morgues, and officials acknowledged thousands of arrests and deaths. Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, called for the unrest to be crushed.

Following the crackdown, the protests appeared to subside. The mayor of Tehran said the unrest caused over $20 million in damage to the city. The government has threatened fast trials and executions for some protesters.