Based on the latest aggregated data up to the end of the 37th day since the start of the protests, the total number of confirmed deaths has reached 6,854, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported on Monday. According to these figures, 6,430 of those killed are registered as protesters, while 152 are categorized as children under 18. In addition, 214 individuals affiliated with government forces and 58 non-protesting civilians have been reported. 11,280 cases remain under investigation.
During the same period, a total of 50,235 arrests were recorded, including 106 student arrests, 303 forced confessions, and 11,046 summonses. The total number of registered protest-related incidents stands at 666 locations across 209 cities in 31 provinces.
Developments on the 37th day were marked by a surge in condemnation statements addressing repression and its human consequences; the continued pattern of scattered arrests and the prolonged legal limbo of detainees; the imposition of new UK sanctions alongside the announcement and holding of a specialized meeting in The Hague on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; and persistent communication disruptions that have inflicted serious damage on postal services and online businesses.
On the 37th day, four notable statements were issued by various groups, all emphasizing a shared concern: the human cost of repression is rising, and responsibility lies with decision-makers and those carrying out on-the-ground crackdowns.
Ongoing problems in communications and postal services
Disruptions to communications continue to significantly affect daily life and economic activity. According to a published report, Mohammad Ahmadi (Deputy Minister of Communications and CEO of the National Post Company) stated that internet shutdowns and disruptions have caused 730 billion tomans in damage to Iran’s postal service, adding that financial losses from reduced mail traffic have exceeded 7.3 trillion rials. The report emphasizes that internet disruptions have led to a sharp decline in online buying and selling, with the heaviest impact on small, micro, and home-based businesses whose livelihoods depend on online sales and parcel delivery. It also notes that despite partial restoration of access, ongoing instability and restrictions have resulted in a continued over 30% drop in mail traffic.
Elsewhere in the same context, internet services have not returned to normal. Reports indicate that after weeks, internet access is still not available to everyone. Some citizens can only connect to the global internet by paying high costs and using circumvention tools, or by accessing so-called “white internet,” which is limited to select groups. Sattar Hashemi (Minister of Communications) has also confirmed that, both in terms of speed and traffic, Iran’s internet has not returned to normal conditions.
Aggregated statistics through the end of day 37
• Total protest locations: 666
• Number of cities (no duplicates): 209
• Number of provinces (no duplicates): 31
Fatalities
• Total protesters killed: 6,430
▪️ Including children: 152
▪️ Military/government-affiliated: 214
▪️ Civilian, non-protesters: 58
• Total confirmed deaths: 6,854
• Cases under investigation: 11,280
Other Figures
• Total arrests: 50,235
• Student arrests: 106
• Forced confessions: 303
• Summonses: 11,046