Eyewitnesses Describe Deadly Crackdown in Iran Protests
Eyewitnesses Describe Deadly Crackdown in Iran Protests
Eyewitness accounts describe security forces firing on anti-government protesters across Iran, as internet access is cut and casualties rise in Tehran and beyond.
Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal crackdown on anti-government protests spreading across Iran. In a southern city, a protester named Omid—who asked to be identified only by his first name—says security forces opened fire on unarmed crowds with Kalashnikov-style rifles, and people fell where they stood. He spoke with trembling voice, fearing reprisals, and emphasized the danger ordinary protesters face as security operations continue. The reports arrive as internet access remains restricted, making it harder to document what’s unfolding on the streets. The violence described by Omid and others adds a new and alarming dimension to a wave of demonstrations that has grown across the country in recent days.
