Iranian Official: 2,000 Killed in Protest Crackdown

A senior Iranian security official has stated that 2,000 people have been killed during the state's crackdown on nationwide protests. The protests began weeks ago following the death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody. The official also warned that arrested demonstrators now face the threat of execution. This marks a significant escalation in the government's response to the unrest. The statement confirms a far higher death toll than previous estimates from international human rights groups. Iran has been gripped by some of the largest anti-government demonstrations in years.