Government Accountability

Iran’s Brutal Crackdown Reveals Regime’s Ruthless Grip Amid Global Negotiations

By Economics Desk | February 12, 2026

Iran’s regime has violently crushed nationwide protests with a death toll exceeding 7,000, all while engaging in opaque nuclear negotiations that threaten regional and American security.

The Islamic Republic of Iran stands exposed not only by its iron-fisted crackdown on peaceful protesters but also by the dangerous brinkmanship surrounding its nuclear ambitions. Activists report at least 7,002 deaths from last month’s protests—a staggering figure that lays bare the regime’s ruthless suppression of dissent. Yet, Washington’s dialogue with Tehran continues amid this crisis, raising significant questions about America’s approach to national security and global stability. How Can America Trust a Regime That Silences Its Own People? The regime's own reported death toll—just 3,117—has long been suspected as a gross undercount. Independent networks inside Iran struggle against government...

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