Jan 10, Kathmandu - Protests against the Iranian government have entered their 13th consecutive day, with citizens taking to the streets amid a struggling economy and soaring inflation. Demonstrators are loudly voicing their opposition to the Khameini administration.

In a startling revelation, a doctor in Tehran has claimed that at least 217 people have died in the capital alone during the ongoing unrest. According to reports from Iran, protests have now spread across all 31 provinces of the country. A report by TIME magazine cites an anonymous Tehran-based doctor, stating that at least 217 protesters have died in the city’s hospitals, most of whom were reportedly shot.

Due to fears of government retaliation, the doctor requested anonymity when sharing this critical information. TIME has not independently verified these figures. If accurate, this toll underscores the severe measures the Iranian government is using to suppress the protests.

Meanwhile, internet and phone services have been almost entirely shut down nationwide. According to NetBlocks, an organization monitoring internet freedom, the government has imposed a comprehensive internet blackout, with connectivity reduced to just 1% of normal levels for over 24 hours.

This "digital blackout" not only violates the fundamental rights and freedoms of Iranians but also appears to be an attempt by authorities to conceal the scale of violence and repression during the protests.