Amidst the Iranian internet shutdown, disturbing evidence of the state’s crackdown on protesters has emerged, including videos showing a forensics institute in Tehran filled with body bags. One video reveals a screen listing 250 deceased individuals, suggesting the scale of the killings, with the date indicating deaths from protests. Authorities have reportedly attempted to prevent families from retrieving bodies, as evidenced by the secret burial of 23-year-old Robina Aminian. This tactic mirrors the strategy used by the regime to prevent large-scale mourning ceremonies that could further fuel the protests.
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As protests escalate in Iran over rising inflation and calls for an end to clerical rule, the Iranian government has warned of retaliation if the U.S. attacks. Reports from BBC sources and activists suggest hundreds of protesters have been killed in a government crackdown, with the U.S. considering intervention. Amidst the unrest, Iran’s parliament speaker warned that if the U.S. attacked, targets in the region would become legitimate targets, as authorities impose internet shutdowns. Videos show clashes between protesters and security forces and mass body bags, as well as the exiled son of Iran’s last shah pledging to soon join demonstrators.
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Protests erupted in Iran after a currency devaluation sparked demonstrations that quickly grew to encompass nationwide dissent. As crowds chanted against the supreme leader, security forces responded with violent crackdowns, including live fire and raids on hospitals. The government shut down the internet and foreign communications, while reports emerged of widespread killings and mass arrests, with human rights groups documenting hundreds of deaths. Despite the brutal repression, demonstrations continued, fueled by calls for regime change and support from diaspora figures, while the international community watched and the US hinted at possible military intervention.
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Deaths from Iran protests are a tragic reality, a situation that has grown increasingly dire. Reports from various sources, including rights groups, indicate that the death toll has surged past 500, a chilling number that underscores the severity of the ongoing unrest and the brutal response from the Iranian regime. It is important to remember that these are not just statistics; each number represents a life lost, a family devastated, and a community traumatized.
The visual evidence is disturbing, and should be viewed with caution. Videos circulating online, purportedly from hospitals and morgues, depict the grim reality of the crackdown. One video, originating from a forensic medicine center in Kahrizak, near Tehran, reveals rows of bodies, a stark testament to the violence.… Continue reading
A 23-year-old student, Rubina Aminian, was shot in the head at close range during anti-government protests in Tehran. Aminian, a textile and fashion design student, was killed on Thursday after joining the demonstrations. Her family was forced to bury her body along a road after Iranian intelligence forces prevented her burial at home. Human rights groups report that at least 538 people have been killed in the demonstrations, with over 10,600 arrests.
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A video featuring an elderly cleric, identified as Ali Kashani, has surfaced, in which he condemns the Iranian government, its founder, and calls for an uprising. This follows increasing anti-clerical sentiment during recent protests, with demonstrators chanting slogans against the clergy and targeting religious sites. Public opinion reflects a growing secularization of Iranian society, with a leaked study revealing that over 70% of respondents support the separation of religion and politics. Online reactions to the video are mixed, with many users expressing skepticism, accusing the cleric of opportunism, while others agree with his remarks.
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Amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations sparked by economic concerns, Iranian authorities are preparing to intensify their response, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming “terrorists” for the unrest and vowing to protect the governing system. Reports of violence and internet blackouts continue to hinder the assessment of the protests’ scope, though social media shows large crowds and clashes. The protests, which began in response to soaring inflation, have evolved into calls to end clerical rule, prompting accusations of foreign interference from the US and Israel. Reports indicate numerous casualties, with deaths among both protesters and security forces, and mass arrests.
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Reports from multiple hospitals in Iran describe facilities overwhelmed by the influx of dead and injured protesters. Medical staff reported treating gunshot wounds, including direct shots to the head and heart, with some hospitals unable to provide CPR due to the sheer volume of casualties. The morgues were overflowing, and in some cases, bodies were stacked in prayer rooms. Amidst the violence, international organizations like the EU and the UN have expressed concern, while Iranian authorities have blamed the United States for inciting violence and warned of “decisive” legal action against protestors.
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Reports confirm Iran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night amid escalating nationwide protests sparked by economic grievances. Demonstrations erupted across all 31 provinces, with authorities responding violently, including reported killings and arrests. Calls for a general strike were heeded in Kurdish regions and other cities, and protests saw the toppling of a statue of Qassem Suleimani in Fars province. While the government has called for restraint, the US and other countries have issued warnings against violence and criticized Iran’s actions, while threatening further action.
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As protests against the Iranian government intensified, the regime responded with lethal force, with reports of hundreds of deaths in Tehran hospitals, primarily due to live ammunition. These actions followed a near-total internet shutdown, and ominous warnings from regime leaders, including the potential for the death penalty for protesters. While the protests, initially focused on economic woes, had broadened to calls for regime change, the government appears to have decided to use brutal force to suppress the demonstrations. Meanwhile, varying opinions among security forces and the complex structure of the regime itself add further uncertainty to the situation, with many suggesting the government is fighting for its survival.
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