Iran detains more than 10,000 as protests enter third week amid rising tensions

Name: Iran detains more than 10,000 as protests enter third week amid rising tensions
Uploaded: 2026-01-11T19:09:16Z
Description: Iranian authorities have detained more than 10,670 people as nationwide protests stretch into a third week, according to activists. Rights groups report a growing death toll of at least 538, though the Associated Press has not been able to independently verify that figure amid internet shutdowns and blocked international calls.

Iranian authorities have detained more than 10,670 people as nationwide protests stretch into a third week, according to activists. Rights groups report a growing death toll of at least 538, though the Associated Press has not been able to independently verify that figure amid internet shutdowns and blocked international calls.

Posted January 11, 2026 11:09am PST