Iran Demands Evidence on Protest Deaths Amid International Pressure

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced the release of a list claiming over 3,000 'terrorist operation victims', as global scrutiny on Tehran's handling of recent protests intensifies. Araghchi challenged critics to provide evidence contradicting Iran's official casualty figures, which contrast starkly with higher estimates from UN experts and NGOs. President Trump recently stated that upwards of 32,000 people were killed, while UN estimates suggest multiple thousands. Iranian state media has faced accusations of broadcasting coerced confessions, exacerbating tensions. Observers call for transparency, highlighting the impact on families of those missing or detained.