According to Iran International, an opposition news source operating outside of Iran, the death toll from recent protests has surpassed 12,000, significantly higher than previous estimates. The outlet’s investigation, conducted covertly within Iran, gathered data from various sources, indicating the massacre was organized and ordered by the Supreme Leader. The report alleges the Revolutionary Guards and Basij forces were primarily responsible for the killings. Meanwhile, an Iranian official has reported approximately 2,000 fatalities, blaming “terrorists” for the deaths of civilians and security forces.
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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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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 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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Amid mounting economic turmoil and crackdowns, widespread anti-government protests have swept across Iran, leading to a nationwide internet blackout. Demonstrations have erupted in over 100 cities, with protesters voicing anger against the ruling theocratic regime and authorities resorting to suppressing the unrest. These recent events have been marked by violent clashes, resulting in casualties and mass arrests, while the protests have escalated to become the largest challenge to the regime since 2022. The protests are fueled by economic hardship, challenging the government’s ability to maintain control, and the ongoing unrest underscores the deep-seated crises facing Iran’s leadership.
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The Ulyanovsk region of Russia will indefinitely lack mobile internet access due to federal restrictions implemented “to ensure state security,” according to regional officials. These restrictions, affecting residential areas and businesses, are mandated by Moscow and will remain in place “until the end of the war against Ukraine”. While the government emphasizes these are permanent security measures, residents are encouraged to utilize available public Wi-Fi hotspots and a “white list” of accessible online services. This move follows a new federal decision to expand security zones around strategic facilities in response to perceived threats, and comes as new decrees require telecommunication providers to terminate user access based on FSB requests.
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John Q. Hosedrinker