#BREAKING
๐จ IRAN CRISIS โ LATEST UPDATES (19 JAN 2026) ๐ฎ๐ท
๐งโ๐ป Protests & Crackdown:
โข Iran is facing its largest internal unrest in decades, with nationwide demonstrations against the government.
โข Rights groups report nearly 4,000 deaths verified, with thousands more still under investigation since protests began in late December 2025 โ marking the worst crackdown since 1979.
Reuters +1
๐ถ Internet & Information:
โข Authorities imposed a near-total internet blackout in early January, severely limiting reporting and communication. Partial connectivity has started to return in some areas, but access remains highly restricted.
Wikipedia
๐บ State TV Hacked:
โข Iranian state television was hacked, broadcasting messages from exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and calls for security forces to stop violence and join civilians.
AP News
โ๏ธ Death Sentences & Repression:
โข A prominent detained protester, Erfan Soltani, was sentenced to death โ a case highlighted by human rights groups as emblematic of the harsh judicial response.
Wikipedia
๐ฅ Political Tensions:
โข International pressure is rising โ including U.S. warnings over mass executions and sanctions tied to the crackdown on protesters.
Dawn
๐ Key Context:
โข The protests erupted amid a deep economic crisis with surging inflation, food price spikes, and currency collapse โ fuelling broader anger against the ruling system.
