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Months after the regime crackdown, Iranians search for missing protesters

Months after the regime crackdown, Iranians search for missing protesters

Summary

Months after Iran’s government violently stopped anti-regime protests in December 2025 and January 2026, many families are still searching for missing loved ones. The crackdown caused thousands of deaths and detentions, and ongoing internet restrictions and a new war with the US and Israel have made it harder to find out what happened to detainees.

Key Facts

  • Anti-regime protests in Iran took place from December 2025 to January 2026.
  • The government used military weapons to suppress protests, killing thousands.
  • Many protesters and others remain missing or detained in prisons and juvenile centers.
  • Internet access was cut across Iran to restrict information during and after protests.
  • A US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, 2026, worsening repression and communication difficulties.
  • Iranian families continue searching for missing relatives without official confirmation.
  • Human Rights groups report at least 6,488 confirmed protester deaths, with many more cases unverified.
  • Two protesters arrested in January were executed on June 1, accused of crimes against national security.
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