World · 14 January 2026
Videos Show Brutal Crackdown on Iran Protesters; Many Deaths
Videos from a Tehran morgue reveal the extent of the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters, which began around December 28, 2025. The videos show numerous bodies, including that of a 16-year-old, and blood-soaked floors. Protests have spread to dozens of cities amid a near-total internet blackout. Death toll estimates vary widely: HRANA reports 495 protesters and 48 security personnel, while CBS News cites sources claiming between 12,000 and 20,000 deaths.
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