The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran has spiked to at least 2,000, activists said.
It comes as Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days on Tuesday after authorities severed communications during a crackdown.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which has been accurate in previous unrest in recent years, gave the latest toll.
It relies on supporters in Iran cross-checking information.
The group said 1,847 of the dead over more than two weeks of protests were protesters and 135 were government-affiliated.
Another nine children were killed, and nine civilians it said were not taking part in protests also were killed.
With the internet down in Iran, gauging the demonstrations from abroad has grown more difficult.
The Associated Press has been unable to independently assess the toll.
Iran’s government has not offered overall casualty figures.
Iranians’ calls gave a glimpse of life after being cut off from the outside world on Thursday night.
Witnesses described a heavy security presence in central Tehran, burned-out government buildings and smashed ATMs.
Meanwhile, people remain concerned about what comes next, including the possibility of strikes after US President Donald Trump said he could possibly use the military to defend peaceful protesters.
Mr Trump also has said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington.
“My customers talk about Trump’s reaction while wondering if he plans a military strike against the Islamic Republic,” said shopkeeper Mahmoud, who gave only his first name out of concerns for his safety.
“I don’t expect Trump or any other foreign country cares about the interests of Iranians.”
Reza, a taxi driver who also gave just his first name, said protests remain on many people’s minds.
“People — particularly young ones — are hopeless but they talk about continuing the protests,” he said.