At least 12,000 killed in Iran's crackdown on anti-government protests

At least 12,000 people have been killed in Iran"s crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests, according to Iran International. The network describes the events occurring primarily over two consecutive nights on January 8–9 as the largest massacre in Iran"s contemporary history.

The report cites cross-checked data from sources close to the Supreme National Security Council, the presidential office, members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), medics, eyewitnesses, and hospital records.

This information highlights the severity of the government"s response to the protests, which have been ongoing and centered around demands for political reform and human rights. The situation continues to evolve as protests persist across the country.

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