"We are not merely protesting. We are ending an era."
Upper estimate via medical sources
Source: Wiki / Activist Groups
Documented detainees since Dec 28
Source: HRANA (Jan 13)
Following weeks of unrest, Tehran reports a tense calm. US President Donald Trump has warned of "grave consequences" if the killings continue, reportedly halting 800 scheduled executions.
The Institute for the Study of War reports that the regime has initiated an "extreme securitization" of society. Officials are reportedly moving assets abroad, signaling fear of regime collapse.
Amnesty confirms that the near-total blackout imposed on Jan 8 was designed to cover up a "deadly crackdown," preventing evidence of unlawful killings from reaching the outside world.
Medical records reviewed by opposition sources suggest a staggering death toll during the "Jan 8-9 Siege." Reports also confirm the sentencing of protester Erfan Soltani has been halted.
Triggered by a sudden currency collapse (the rial hitting historic lows) and hyperinflation, shopkeepers in Tehran strike. The protests rapidly spread to 180 cities, evolving from economic grievances to calls for regime change.
At 8:00 PM, the regime executes a sophisticated, near-total internet blackout. Connectivity drops to 1%. This cover allows security forces to deploy heavy weaponry in residential zones like Narmak (Tehran) without immediate global oversight.
Leaked footage from the Kahrizak Medical Examiner's Office later reveals thousands of bodies. Opposition sources estimate up to 12,000 casualties occurred during this 48-hour siege. The UN condemns the "unlawful killings on an unprecedented scale."
Following threats from the US administration of military intervention, the regime reportedly halts 800 scheduled executions, including that of symbol Erfan Soltani. Protests slow under the weight of the crackdown, but the atmosphere remains revolutionary.