The employment status of those who lost their lives in the massacre that occurred in Iran in January 2026, specifically on January 8-9, was examined. According to the analyses, only about 5.2% of the victims were officially employed by government institutions or government-affiliated companies. This data indicates that the protesters came from different segments of society. According to the report published by IranWire, the victims included individuals working in non-government sectors and from various social groups. This situation shows that the protests represented a broad social base.