Iran protests: Death toll rises to over 540 — activists

The death toll from Iran's crackdown on nationwide protests has risen sharply to at least 544 people, activists have said.

The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said more than 10,600 people have been detained.

According to the group, 496 of those killed were protesters and 48 were members of the security forces, adding that the toll is likely to rise further.

It said widespread internet shutdowns and blocked phone lines inside Iran have made it increasingly difficult to assess the scale of the unrest from abroad.

The activist group said its figures are based on cross-checked reports from activists inside and outside Iran and noted it has provided accurate casualty counts during previous waves of unrest. Iran's government has not released overall casualty figures

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