Iran Crackdown: 12,000 Killed Amidst Internet Blackout, Report Cites Official
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Firstpost•14-01-2026, 10:16
Iran Crackdown: 12,000 Killed Amidst Internet Blackout, Report Cites Official
- •At least 12,000 people reportedly killed in Iran, potentially reaching 20,000, during a crackdown on anti-government protests.
- •Many deaths occurred on January 8-9 during a nationwide internet shutdown, making it difficult to establish the full scale.
- •UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressed concern, fearing the death toll is significantly higher than initial estimates.
- •Security forces are reportedly threatening hospital staff in Tehran to identify and hand over injured protesters.
- •Video footage from a Tehran mortuary shows hundreds of bodies with severe injuries, including gunshot wounds, suggesting a brutal crackdown.
Why It Matters: A severe crackdown on protests in Iran has led to an estimated 12,000 to 20,000 deaths, largely under an internet blackout.
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