This month, we revisit protests and crackdowns in Iran in recent years, examining recurring patterns of repression and cases that remain unresolved years later.
Four years ago, on September 30, 2022, Islamic Republic security forces opened fire on people in Zahedan—both protesters outside Police Station No. 16 and worshippers gathered inside the Great Mosalla.
That afternoon, at least 94 people were killed. Forty-five were killed inside the Great Mosalla, where thousands had gathered for Friday prayers. Fifteen of the victims were children.
To this day, no commander or official responsible for ordering the killings has been held accountable. Complaints were shelved, families were subjected to pressure, and “terrorists” were blamed for the killings.
In January 2026, the same patterns of repression were repeated—this time on a far larger scale across Iran.
We revisit Zahedan’s Bloody Friday because the case was never closed.
Read the full report of Bloody Friday in Zahedan at:
https://iranhrdc.org/bloody-friday-in-zahedan/#_ednref76
@iranhrdc
#IranProtests
#BloodyFridayZahedan
#BloodyFriday
#EndImpunityInIran
#HumanRightsInIran
Four years ago, on September 30, 2022, Islamic Republic security forces opened fire on people in Zahedan—both protesters outside Police Station No. 16 and worshippers gathered inside the Great Mosalla.
That afternoon, at least 94 people were killed. Forty-five were killed inside the Great Mosalla, where thousands had gathered for Friday prayers. Fifteen of the victims were children.
To this day, no commander or official responsible for ordering the killings has been held accountable. Complaints were shelved, families were subjected to pressure, and “terrorists” were blamed for the killings.
In January 2026, the same patterns of repression were repeated—this time on a far larger scale across Iran.
We revisit Zahedan’s Bloody Friday because the case was never closed.
Read the full report of Bloody Friday in Zahedan at:
https://iranhrdc.org/bloody-friday-in-zahedan/#_ednref76
@iranhrdc
#IranProtests
#BloodyFridayZahedan
#BloodyFriday
#EndImpunityInIran
#HumanRightsInIran