Afghanistan, Jan. 23 -- Iranian authorities reported that more than 3,100 people have died during nationwide protests, including civilians, security personnel, and alleged militants, with widespread property damage.
Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said on Friday, January 23, that 3,117 people have been killed during the nationwide demonstrations.
He added that among the dead, 2,427 were civilians and security personnel, while 690 were labeled "terrorists." More than 200 schools, 350 mosques, 414 government buildings, and 300 private homes were reportedly damaged.
Human rights activists in Iran had previously reported that over 3,000 people had died during the protests, corroborating the scale of casualties cited by official...