At least 192 people have been killed in clashes with security forces in Iran over the past two weeks of anti-government protests sparked by a severe economic crisis, and thousands more have been injured in the ongoing conflict, according to an updated report by the Norway-based Iranian human rights group Iran Human Rights (IHR) on Sunday.
It said at least 192 people have been killed in two weeks of protests against the ruling government and economic pressure in Iran. The organization had previously said 51 people had been killed in protests in Iran. However, the new count has significantly increased that number.
Iran's law enforcement agencies have announced a tough stance against groups supporting outside forces inciting unrest inside the country. Hundreds of protesters were detained on Sunday, the Iranian National Police said.
Iranian state television reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will speak on Sunday about economic plans and public demands. He will present the ruling government's ways and plans to overcome the economic crisis on state television.
The country's state-run IRIB said in an interview with national media that the president outlined the current status of the government's main economic plan to reform the subsidy system and discussed the government's position in response to recent events and public demands. The interview will be broadcast later on Sunday.