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Iran is facing one of the deadliest periods in its modern history as security forces carry out mass killings of civilians amid the ongoing 2025–26 nationwide protests. Independent investigations, leaked documents, and human‑rights organisations describe a pattern of violence that has left thousands dead across multiple provinces.
According to verified reports, the crackdown began intensifying on 30 December 2025 and has continued for more than two months. Estimates of the death toll vary widely, but even the lowest figures run into the thousands. Government sources acknowledge at least several thousand deaths, while independent investigations suggest far higher numbers. Some assessments place the toll between 7,000 and 36,500 people, making this one of the largest massacres of civilians in Iran’s contemporary history.
Human Rights Watch reports that Iranian security forces have carried out countrywide mass killings, particularly after protests escalated on 8 January 2026. Eyewitness accounts and satellite‑verified evidence indicate the use of live ammunition, rooftop snipers, and summary executions.
The organisation has called for an emergency session of the UN Human Rights Council, warning that the scale of the killings reflects a pattern of impunity that has persisted for years.
Amnesty International has confirmed mass unlawful killings on an unprecedented scale, noting that the government imposed a nationwide internet shutdown beginning 8 January to conceal the extent of the violence. Families searching for missing relatives have gathered at makeshift morgues, where rows of bodies have been photographed and verified by investigators. Amnesty argues that the international community must respond decisively to prevent further atrocities.
Further evidence from Iran International, based on leaked classified documents and testimony from medical staff and witnesses, suggests that more than 36,500 people were killed in just two days, 8–9 January 2026. If confirmed, this would represent the deadliest two‑day massacre of protesters ever recorded.
The Iranian government continues to blame foreign interference for the unrest, but independent reporting indicates that the overwhelming majority of deaths were caused by state forces. Even Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, before his death, acknowledged that “several thousands” had been killed—an unusually direct admission from a leadership that has historically avoided discussing casualty figures.
As the crisis deepens, the country remains under tight security control, with widespread arrests, disappearances, and reports of torture. International pressure is mounting, but with communication lines restricted and foreign observers barred, the full scale of the violence may not be known for some time.
