News · 17 January 2026
Thousands of Iranians Killed Protesting; World's Silence Questioned
Thousands of Iranian civilians have reportedly been killed for protesting against their government and demanding better living conditions. The regime has allegedly used automatic weapons and pellet guns on demonstrators, with some reports indicating over 12,000 deaths. The Iranian government has enforced an information blackout by shutting down the internet. Jonathan Freedland questions the silence of the outside world regarding the plight of Iranian protestors fighting for their freedom.
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