Iranian regime teeters but unlikely to fall
Over 1,000 people may have been killed in protests erupting across Iran – including over 100 security personnel, more than at any time since 1979 – but the regime has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the U.S.
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ESTIMATED DEATH TOLL
Reported, under investigation 579
Confirmed
Protesters 483
Children 8
Civilian bystanders 5
Regime 48
Could include protesters and security personnel
Total 1,123
Dec 28-Jan 11
Regime deaths*
Protests
IRGC
Protesters killed
Basij paramilitary
Law Enforcement Command
Tehran, Dec 28: Protests begin
Iraq: Around 800 Iranian-backed militia deployed across border at Diyala, Maysan, Basra
Kahrizak, Jan 9: Up to 250 bodies seen in video
Sistan and Baluchestan: Anti-regime Mobarizoun Popular Front activity
4
3
1
3
1
30
1
9
7
4
4
5
8
7
8
1
2
2
2
3
3
13
IRAN
Kerman
Shiraz
Isfahan
Bandar Abbas
Mashhad
Qom
Yazd
Caspian Sea
Persian Gulf
SAUDI ARABIA
TÜRKIYE
TURKMENISTAN
PAKISTAN
AFGHANISTAN
IRAQ
KUWAIT
60 miles
100km
*According to pro-regime media
Sources: Reuters, BBC, ISW, HRNA
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