Iran protests: US-based agency says it verified 3,766 deaths

A U.S.-based activist agency reported it has verified at least 3,766 deaths during recent protests in Iran, and streets have returned to an uneasy calm while internet access remains largely limited.

A U.S.-based activist agency reported it has verified at least 3,766 deaths during a wave of protests in Iran. The agency said it revised its earlier toll upward from 3,308. The Associated Press has been unable to independently confirm the figure and Iranian leaders gave limited, differing statements. Streets have returned to an uneasy calm and internet access has been largely blocked with some limited services briefly restored. Reported details: - The Human Rights Activists News Agency posted a revised figure of at least 3,766 verified deaths, up from 3,308. - The agency reported 24,348 arrests during the crackdown. - Iran's Supreme Leader was quoted as saying the protests left "several thousand" people dead and blamed the United States. - Public reports say protests have subsided for days and internet services were blocked since Jan. 8 with partial, limited restoration. Summary: If accurate, the reported toll would be the highest in decades. Undetermined at this time.