HRANA – According to the latest aggregated data compiled by HRANA through the end of the forty-seventh day since the start of the protests, the total number of confirmed fatalities has reached 7,005. Of these, 6,506 have been classified as “protesters,” including 219 children under the age of 18. Additionally, 214 of those killed were members of military or government forces, while 66 were recorded as non-protester civilians. A further 11,730 cases remain under investigation.
During the same period, the number of injured civilians has been recorded at 25,845, the total number of arrests at 53,166, student arrests at 136 cases, the broadcast of forced confessions at 337 instances, and summonses at 11,051 cases. Furthermore, since the beginning of the protests up to the time of this report, 676 protest-related incidents have been recorded in 210 cities across 31 provinces.
On this day, four key incidents are noteworthy: the intensification of communication restrictions through the blocking of SIM cards, the continuation of scattered arrests in various cities, the expansion of security pressures on educational environments, and international reactions to the scale of the crackdown.
Widespread Blocking of Citizens’ SIM Cards
As part of ongoing control measures, numerous reports have emerged of the sudden blocking of citizens’ SIM cards. A number of users, including journalists, have stated that their access to phone calls and text messaging services was cut off without prior official notice. In some cases, this action has been accompanied by the confiscation of mobile phones, laptops, and identification documents, including passports, national ID cards, and birth certificates.
According to received reports, this trend began approximately one month ago, coinciding with the peak of the protests, and has since become one of the tools used to restrict communications. In certain instances, the measure has also disrupted individuals’ access to banking services, employment-related matters, and everyday essential services.
Adoption of a European Parliament Resolution
At the international level, the European Parliament adopted, by a majority vote, a resolution condemning the crackdown on citizens in Iran. The resolution criticizes the treatment of civil activists, protesters, women, and minorities, and emphasizes the immediate release of those detained.
The text of the resolution expresses concern over the scale of the repression and stresses the need for independent documentation of human rights violations and the preservation of evidence for potential judicial proceedings. It also calls for the immediate cessation of violence, arbitrary arrests, and pressure on medical personnel.
Report by the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations on the Entry of Security Forces into Schools
The Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations has reported that the scope of the street crackdown has extended into schools. According to the report, individuals outside the educational staff, under titles such as Basij members, religious preachers, and plainclothes agents, have entered schools with prearranged programs.
The report describes the mission of these individuals as “ideological screening” and the exertion of psychological pressure on students. Referring to repeated interrogations and threatening questions, the Council stated that the atmosphere in some schools has become marked by anxiety and tension. The body had previously reported that at least 200 students were killed during the protests.
Minister of Communications Acknowledges Ongoing Internet Disruptions
The Minister of Communications and Information Technology, referring to the internet shutdown following the nationwide protests, stated that the country’s communications network continues to face disruptions and has not returned to its previous stable condition.
He emphasized that approximately 10 million citizens rely on digital communications to earn their livelihoods, and that even the slightest disruption can significantly affect their lives.
Rejection of Allegations of “Injecting Violence” by the Government in the Iranian President’s Remarks
In remarks delivered recently, the President of Iran rejected allegations that security institutions injected violence during the January protests, describing such claims as “unfair.”
Referring to certain critical narratives, he stated that the government did not set fire to markets, mosques, or ambulances, and asserted that such accounts align with the positions of foreign adversaries.
Arrests and Security Measures Continue
On the forty-seventh day, arrests and security crackdowns continued in various cities. According to reports by HRANA:
In Abdanan, Ali Nazarzadeh was arrested.
In Bukan, Musa Dadyar, Hamzeh Dadyar, and Naser Dadyar were arrested.
In Qarchak, Aria Adavi was detained by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.
In Miandoab, Jamal Abdollahi; in Sirvan, Malek Khalafi; and in Oshnavieh, Ribin Moloudi (a physician), were arrested. Additionally, at least three unidentified citizens were detained in Alborz Province.
Arman (Mehdi) Momeni in Tehran, Hamid Rudsarabi in Sabzevar, and Mohammad Azari in Esfarayen were arrested in connection with the January protests and remain imprisoned. Mr. Momeni was arrested near Qeytarieh Park in Tehran by IRGC Intelligence agents and has had only one brief contact with his family during this period.
In Razavi Khorasan Province, the IRGC Intelligence Organization announced the arrest of several citizens described as “affiliated elements.”
Within the prison system, Abolfazl Karimi was transferred from Greater Tehran Prison to Qezel Hesar Prison, with reports indicating that he was subjected to torture and suffered a broken arm. Iltay Akhoundi, a 14-year-old detainee in Gonbad-e Kavus, has reportedly been denied full access to his asthma medication. Additionally, Younes Azadbar and Jamshid Azizi were returned to Lakan Prison in Rasht before the end of their furlough.
Updated (Cumulative) Statistics Through the End of Day 47
• Total number of protest incidents recorded since the beginning of the protests: 676
• Number of cities involved (without duplication): 210
• Number of provinces involved (without duplication): 31
• Injured civilians: 25,845
• Total arrests: 53,166
• Student arrests: 136
• Forced confessions broadcast: 337
• Summonses issued: 11,051
• Total protesters killed: 6,506
▪️ Including children: 219
▪️ Military/government forces: 214
▪️ Non-protester civilians: 66
• Total fatalities: 7,005
• Cases under investigation: 11,730
It should be noted that the confirmed figures for fatalities represent the minimum number that can be verified, while estimates suggest that the actual number of those killed may be significantly higher.
Summary
The forty-seventh day concluded with communication restrictions, pressure within schools, and the continuation of scattered arrests remaining among the central developments. Alongside the rising cumulative numbers of arrests and summonses, international reactions have also continued. Recorded data indicate that since the beginning of the protests, incidents have spread to 210 cities across 31 provinces.
