A United States-based activist agency has reported verifying at least 3,766 deaths during the recent wave of protests in Iran, marking the highest death toll from unrest in the country in decades. The agency, which relies on a network of activists inside Iran, fears the actual number could be even higher. Iranian officials have not released an official death toll, but the country's Supreme Leader acknowledged 'several thousand' deaths for the first time, blaming the United States for the casualties. The protests, which began over economic grievances, have led to more than 24,000 arrests and heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with both sides trading accusations. While the streets have quieted, internet restrictions remain, and anti-government sentiment continues to simmer beneath the surface.