Sunday, January 25, 2026-Iran is in the grip of one of the most violent crackdowns in recent memory as nationwide protests continue to surge amid escalating reports of lethal force used by security forces. Eyewitnesses and human rights organizations have described scenes of armed personnel firing directly into crowds of largely unarmed demonstrators, with bullets striking men, women, and even bystanders in multiple cities.
In Tehran and Rasht alone, witnesses say they saw people shot in the streets and trying to flee burning markets under hail of gunfire, painting a stark picture of how rapidly peaceful dissent has turned into deadly confrontation.
The scale of violence is emerging even under a severe communications blackout imposed by the authorities, which has made independent verification difficult. NGOs tracking the unrest report thousands of confirmed deaths, with many more suspected, and tens of thousands detained nationwide.
Hospital and morgue sources within Iran describe overwhelmed emergency wards and bodies arriving with gunshot wounds from live ammunition, a stark departure from crowd‑control methods seen in earlier unrest. Eyewitnesses also recount how security units targeted those trying to aid the wounded, intensifying outrage both inside and outside the country.
International bodies and rights groups have condemned the crackdown, urging immediate restraint and accountability as the death toll climbs and families struggle to identify loved ones. The United Nations has extended investigations into potential human rights violations, while diplomatic pressure grows for sanctions and other measures to protect civilians.
With protests showing no signs of abating, the world’s attention remains locked on Iran’s streets where eyewitness accounts continue to expose the harsh realities of state force against citizens demanding change.
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