According to Iran International, Iran has entered a state of organized blackout aimed not only at security control but at concealing the truth about a historic crime. Following days of careful verification using multiple sources—including individuals close to the Supreme National Security Council, the presidential office, members of the IRGC in several cities, medical staff, eyewitnesses, and families of victims—the outlet concludes that during the largest mass killing in Iran’s modern history, at least 12,000 protesters were killed, mainly over two consecutive nights on January 8–9. The report says the killings were organized, nationwide, and carried out largely by IRGC and Basij forces, with many victims under the age of 30, and claims the operation was conducted under direct orders from Ali Khamenei with approval from senior state authorities. Due to severe internet shutdowns and information suppression, the outlet stresses that final casualty figures still require further documentation, though available evidence makes the scale of the killings credible.
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Former Iraqi Government Spokesperson Admits Role of Hashd al-Shaabi in Iran Protest Crackdown
A former Iraqi government spokesperson has acknowledged the involvement of Iraqi Shia militias operating under Hashd al-Shaabi in the suppression of protests inside Iran, confirming that these forces are funded by the Iraqi state. According to the statement, the same militias that played a criminal role in the killing of thousands of peaceful Iraqi protesters in 2019 are now acting as mercenaries for the Iranian regime, targeting protesters across Iran. The actions are described as crimes against humanity, with responsibility placed on the Iraqi Government, which pays the militias’ salaries and provides them with political and legal cover. The statement further calls on the United States to take decisive action, including freezing Iraqi oil revenues held through the Federal Reserve, until all funding and protection for these militias is cut. It concludes that Hashd al-Shaabi and its affiliated groups are no longer national forces but instruments of cross-border repression and should be treated as terrorist formations under international law.
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A former Iraqi government spokesperson has acknowledged the involvement of Iraqi Shia militias operating under Hashd al-Shaabi in the suppression of protests inside Iran, confirming that these forces are funded by the Iraqi state. According to the statement, the same militias that played a criminal role in the killing of thousands of peaceful Iraqi protesters in 2019 are now acting as mercenaries for the Iranian regime, targeting protesters across Iran. The actions are described as crimes against humanity, with responsibility placed on the Iraqi Government, which pays the militias’ salaries and provides them with political and legal cover. The statement further calls on the United States to take decisive action, including freezing Iraqi oil revenues held through the Federal Reserve, until all funding and protection for these militias is cut. It concludes that Hashd al-Shaabi and its affiliated groups are no longer national forces but instruments of cross-border repression and should be treated as terrorist formations under international law.
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Censorship Intensifies Amid Protests as Authorities Remove Satellite Dishes and Cut Communications
As protests continue, reports indicate that security forces have begun removing satellite dishes from private homes. In previous years, the Iranian authorities mainly relied on signal jamming to disrupt satellite broadcasts, but the direct dismantling of satellite dishes now appears to be back on the agenda.
These actions come as, for the past five days, amid the spread of nationwide protests and large crowds taking to the streets, the Iranian authorities have cut access to the global internet. During this period, both landline and mobile phone calls to and from outside Iran have also been disrupted or fully blocked. Observers view this coordinated campaign as an effort to conceal the reality of the protests and prevent the flow of independent information.
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As protests continue, reports indicate that security forces have begun removing satellite dishes from private homes. In previous years, the Iranian authorities mainly relied on signal jamming to disrupt satellite broadcasts, but the direct dismantling of satellite dishes now appears to be back on the agenda.
These actions come as, for the past five days, amid the spread of nationwide protests and large crowds taking to the streets, the Iranian authorities have cut access to the global internet. During this period, both landline and mobile phone calls to and from outside Iran have also been disrupted or fully blocked. Observers view this coordinated campaign as an effort to conceal the reality of the protests and prevent the flow of independent information.
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The Islamic Republic Regime has adopted a strategy of “victory through fear,” having killed an estimated 12,000 peaceful protesters in just two days, using terror to enforce silence and project control. This method recalls the darkest periods of Iran’s history marked by foreign conquest, when extreme violence was used not merely to defeat opposition but to annihilate social will and preempt resistance.
Rule by terror is not a demonstration of power; it is an admission of illegitimacy. There is scarcely any modern equivalent to the brutality of a government that massacres its own citizens on such a scale in such a brief period. Such conduct places the regime outside the bounds of lawful governance and into the realm of mass repression.
The scale of this violence exposes a regime that no longer governs by consent, law, or political legitimacy, but by fear alone.
In these circumstances, expressions of concern or routine condemnations by the international community are grossly inadequate. What is urgently required is decisive action—measures that impose real consequences and ensure accountability for systematic and deliberate crimes against civilians. Silence, or symbolic rebuke without enforcement, serves only to embolden further atrocities.
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Rule by terror is not a demonstration of power; it is an admission of illegitimacy. There is scarcely any modern equivalent to the brutality of a government that massacres its own citizens on such a scale in such a brief period. Such conduct places the regime outside the bounds of lawful governance and into the realm of mass repression.
The scale of this violence exposes a regime that no longer governs by consent, law, or political legitimacy, but by fear alone.
In these circumstances, expressions of concern or routine condemnations by the international community are grossly inadequate. What is urgently required is decisive action—measures that impose real consequences and ensure accountability for systematic and deliberate crimes against civilians. Silence, or symbolic rebuke without enforcement, serves only to embolden further atrocities.
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Reports of Money Demanded for the Release of Protesters’ Bodies Raise Serious Human Rights Concerns
Recent reports and testimonies indicate that families of protesters killed during the unrest have been asked to pay money in exchange for the return of their loved ones’ bodies. While these accounts cannot currently be independently verified due to widespread communication blackouts, restricted access to information, and the absence of independent monitoring, the repetition, consistency, and volume of such reports warrant serious attention.
If substantiated, these practices would constitute grave violations of fundamental human rights principles. Under international human rights law, including the right to human dignity, the prohibition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, and the right of families to know the fate of their relatives, the withholding of bodies and conditioning their release on payment is unlawful and inhumane. Such actions may also amount to collective punishment and psychological abuse of families, who are entitled to mourn and bury their dead without coercion or fear.
Furthermore, international standards require states to ensure transparent investigation of deaths, preserve the dignity of the deceased, and respect the rights of families; particularly in cases involving alleged unlawful killings. Turning the bodies of victims into instruments of pressure or financial extortion, if proven, would represent a profound breach of these obligations.
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Recent reports and testimonies indicate that families of protesters killed during the unrest have been asked to pay money in exchange for the return of their loved ones’ bodies. While these accounts cannot currently be independently verified due to widespread communication blackouts, restricted access to information, and the absence of independent monitoring, the repetition, consistency, and volume of such reports warrant serious attention.
If substantiated, these practices would constitute grave violations of fundamental human rights principles. Under international human rights law, including the right to human dignity, the prohibition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment, and the right of families to know the fate of their relatives, the withholding of bodies and conditioning their release on payment is unlawful and inhumane. Such actions may also amount to collective punishment and psychological abuse of families, who are entitled to mourn and bury their dead without coercion or fear.
Furthermore, international standards require states to ensure transparent investigation of deaths, preserve the dignity of the deceased, and respect the rights of families; particularly in cases involving alleged unlawful killings. Turning the bodies of victims into instruments of pressure or financial extortion, if proven, would represent a profound breach of these obligations.
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54-Year-Old Man Killed by Direct Gunfire During Peaceful Protest in Tehran
According to received information, Miragha Rezaei, a 54-year-old father of two, was killed on the evening of January 9, 2026, during peaceful protest gatherings in the Fallah neighborhood of Tehran, after being shot directly by state forces. Reports indicate that. His body was handed over to his family on January 10, 2026, by security authorities at the Kahrizak Forensic Medicine Center.
A video has also emerged showing the moment Rezaei’s body was identified among a large number of corpses at the Kahrizak facility, highlighting the scale and human toll of the ongoing crackdown.
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According to received information, Miragha Rezaei, a 54-year-old father of two, was killed on the evening of January 9, 2026, during peaceful protest gatherings in the Fallah neighborhood of Tehran, after being shot directly by state forces. Reports indicate that. His body was handed over to his family on January 10, 2026, by security authorities at the Kahrizak Forensic Medicine Center.
A video has also emerged showing the moment Rezaei’s body was identified among a large number of corpses at the Kahrizak facility, highlighting the scale and human toll of the ongoing crackdown.
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Regime Efforts to Shift Blame for Civilian Mass Killings
State broadcaster IRIB has released a video featuring an individual presented as a forensic medicine expert purporting to explain the fatal shooting of protesters. In the video, he asserts that the gunfire originated from elevated positions and speculates that shooters—allegedly aware of protest schedules—used unfinished buildings to target demonstrators.
These assertions exceed the bounds of legitimate forensic analysis. Rather than offering scientifically grounded findings, the commentary advances a security-oriented narrative premised on conjecture and speculation. The video appears to form part of a broader, coordinated effort by state authorities to construct an alternative account in which armed elements within the protests are blamed for civilian massacre—thereby deflecting responsibility from state security forces for the killing of hundreds of protesters.
Even amid a near-total internet shutdown and severe restrictions on international communications, mounting documentation continues to emerge evidencing widespread and systematic lethal force against civilians. Responsibility for these acts rests with the Islamic Republic of Iran and its senior leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Under international law, such responsibility cannot be evaded through propaganda, mischaracterization of evidence, or delay; accountability is both necessary and unavoidable.
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State broadcaster IRIB has released a video featuring an individual presented as a forensic medicine expert purporting to explain the fatal shooting of protesters. In the video, he asserts that the gunfire originated from elevated positions and speculates that shooters—allegedly aware of protest schedules—used unfinished buildings to target demonstrators.
These assertions exceed the bounds of legitimate forensic analysis. Rather than offering scientifically grounded findings, the commentary advances a security-oriented narrative premised on conjecture and speculation. The video appears to form part of a broader, coordinated effort by state authorities to construct an alternative account in which armed elements within the protests are blamed for civilian massacre—thereby deflecting responsibility from state security forces for the killing of hundreds of protesters.
Even amid a near-total internet shutdown and severe restrictions on international communications, mounting documentation continues to emerge evidencing widespread and systematic lethal force against civilians. Responsibility for these acts rests with the Islamic Republic of Iran and its senior leadership, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Under international law, such responsibility cannot be evaded through propaganda, mischaracterization of evidence, or delay; accountability is both necessary and unavoidable.
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Unconfirmed Report: At Least 150 Bodies Reported at Tehranpars Hospital
According to a local source, at least 150 bodies were present at Tehranpars Hospital in recent days. The source claims the bodies are linked to the recent protests and the violent crackdown that followed.
It is important to emphasize that we are currently unable to independently verify this information. Due to severe restrictions on access to information, widespread internet disruptions, and the absence of independent observers, confirmation from reliable external sources is not possible at this time.
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According to a local source, at least 150 bodies were present at Tehranpars Hospital in recent days. The source claims the bodies are linked to the recent protests and the violent crackdown that followed.
It is important to emphasize that we are currently unable to independently verify this information. Due to severe restrictions on access to information, widespread internet disruptions, and the absence of independent observers, confirmation from reliable external sources is not possible at this time.
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A reliable source has shared deeply disturbing accounts of the ongoing crackdown on protesters in Isfahan with the IHRDC. According to this source, during one incident, a young man and woman were apprehended by security forces while participating in a peaceful demonstration. One officer reportedly placed a gun to the young man’s head, threatening to kill him. In a state of terror, the young man closed his eyes and recited his prayers, while the officer shockingly shot the young woman in the leg before leaving the scene calmly.
In a separate case, a local shop owner discovered four unidentified bodies inside their store. It remains unclear who placed the bodies there.
These reports, emerging amid a near-total internet shutdown and severe restrictions on international communications, underscore the extreme risks faced by civilians exercising their right to peaceful protest. They also point to acts that constitute large-scale crimes against humanity by the Islamic Republic’s security forces. The regime, its officials, and agents must be held accountable for these violations and atrocities.
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In a separate case, a local shop owner discovered four unidentified bodies inside their store. It remains unclear who placed the bodies there.
These reports, emerging amid a near-total internet shutdown and severe restrictions on international communications, underscore the extreme risks faced by civilians exercising their right to peaceful protest. They also point to acts that constitute large-scale crimes against humanity by the Islamic Republic’s security forces. The regime, its officials, and agents must be held accountable for these violations and atrocities.
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26-Year-Old Man Killed by Direct Gunshot to the Head in Tehranpars
According to available information, Alireza Rahimi, 26, was killed on Friday night (January 9, 2026) after being shot directly in the head at the Third Square of Tehranpars. Further details about the circumstances of the shooting and those responsible have not been independently confirmed.
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According to available information, Alireza Rahimi, 26, was killed on Friday night (January 9, 2026) after being shot directly in the head at the Third Square of Tehranpars. Further details about the circumstances of the shooting and those responsible have not been independently confirmed.
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Shocking New Footage from Kahrizak Forensics
Freshly released videos reveal the horrifying sight of hundreds of protesters’ bodies at Kahrizak Forensics.
In the first video, hundreds of corpses are shown strewn across a warehouse, while families desperately search among them for their loved ones.
The second video shows some of these bodies, likely identified by families, being moved outside the warehouse and loaded onto a small truck.
Nighttime photos and a third video show a refrigerated truck being unloaded, with groups of people witnessing the bodies being carried out, now lying outside the facility.
These releases come amid ongoing nationwide internet blackouts and blocked international communications. While access inside the country remains virtually impossible, this footage offers a glimpse into the grim reality of the Islamic Republic’s brutal crackdown.
The international community cannot remain silent. Those responsible—leaders and agents of this regime—must be held fully accountable for these atrocities.
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Freshly released videos reveal the horrifying sight of hundreds of protesters’ bodies at Kahrizak Forensics.
In the first video, hundreds of corpses are shown strewn across a warehouse, while families desperately search among them for their loved ones.
The second video shows some of these bodies, likely identified by families, being moved outside the warehouse and loaded onto a small truck.
Nighttime photos and a third video show a refrigerated truck being unloaded, with groups of people witnessing the bodies being carried out, now lying outside the facility.
These releases come amid ongoing nationwide internet blackouts and blocked international communications. While access inside the country remains virtually impossible, this footage offers a glimpse into the grim reality of the Islamic Republic’s brutal crackdown.
The international community cannot remain silent. Those responsible—leaders and agents of this regime—must be held fully accountable for these atrocities.
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