– Iran Warns US: Revolutionary Guard Commander on High Alert
- DUBAI,United Arab Emirates -- Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a force which was key in putting down recent nationwide protests in a crackdown that left thousands dead,is "more ready...
- Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran's Supreme National Security Council, reported on its Telegram channel that the commander, Gen.
- "The Islamic Revolutionary Guards and dear Iran stand more ready than ever, finger on the trigger, to execute the orders and directives of the commander-in-Chief," Nournews quoted Pakpour...
DUBAI,United Arab Emirates — Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, a force which was key in putting down recent nationwide protests in a crackdown that left thousands dead,is “more ready than ever,finger on the trigger,” its commander said Saturday,as U.S. warships headed toward the Middle East.
Nournews, a news outlet close to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reported on its Telegram channel that the commander, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, warned the United States and Israel “to avoid any miscalculation.”
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guards and dear Iran stand more ready than ever, finger on the trigger, to execute the orders and directives of the commander-in-Chief,” Nournews quoted Pakpour as saying.
Tension remains high between Iran and the U.S.in the wake of a bloody crackdown on protests that began on Dec. 28,triggered by the collapse of Iran’s currency,the rial,and swept the country for about two weeks.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Tehran, setting two red lines for the use of military force: the killing of peaceful demonstrators and the mass execution of people arrested in the protests.
Trump has repeatedly said Iran halted the execution of 800 people detained in the protests. He has not elaborated on the source of the claim – which Iran’s top prosecutor, Mohammad Movahedi, strongly denied Friday in comments carried by the judiciary’s Mizan news agency.
On Thursday, Trump said aboard Air Force One that the U.S. was moving warships toward iran “just in case” he wants to take action.
“We have a massive fleet heading in that direction and maybe we won’t have to use it,” Trump said.
A U.S. Navy official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss military movements, said Thursday that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and other warships traveling with it were in the indian Ocean.
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Please note: Details regarding the Iranian protests is sensitive and subject to conflicting reports. I will prioritize reports from established international news organizations and human rights groups. The situation is fluid, and data may change. as of the knowledge cutoff date (2026/01/24 12:48:37), the situation remains complex.
Iran Protests: Death Toll and arrests (As of January 24, 2026)
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The protests in Iran, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in September 2022, have resulted in a significant number of deaths and arrests. Independent verification of figures remains challenging due to restrictions on reporting within Iran.
confirmed Death Toll Discrepancies
Multiple sources report differing death tolls. The Iranian government initially acknowledged over 200 deaths in late November 2022,but later revised the figure to 3,117 as of December 2023, categorizing some as “terrorists.” This figure is widely disputed.
The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), cited in the original text, reported 5,137 deaths as of December 2023. Amnesty International has documented widespread repression and killings,corroborating a substantially higher death toll than the government’s figures,though they do not provide a single definitive number.Human Rights Watch has also reported on the excessive use of force by Iranian security forces.
Latest Verified Status (January 24, 2026): While precise figures remain contested, independent organizations consistently report a death toll significantly higher than the Iranian government’s official count. no substantially updated,verified figures have emerged as December 2023.The lack of transparency from Iranian authorities continues to hinder accurate assessment.
Arrests and Detentions
The original text states over 27,700 arrests. Reuters reported in November 2022 that thousands had been arrested.Amnesty International has documented numerous cases of arbitrary arrests, detentions, and unfair trials related to the protests.
Latest Verified Status (January 24, 2026): Reports indicate that the number of arrests has likely increased since the initial reports, but a precise, independently verified figure is unavailable. Concerns remain regarding the due process rights of those detained and reports of torture and ill-treatment.
* Mahsa Amini: The woman whose death in police custody triggered the protests.
* Iranian Government: Official website of the Iranian government. (Use with caution, as information may be biased).
* Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali khamenei: Official website of the Supreme Leader. (Use with caution, as information may be biased).
* Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC): Council on Foreign Relations backgrounder on the IRGC.
* Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA): HRANA website.
* Amnesty International: Amnesty International website.