Massacre in Iran: a report denounces 12,000 dead, while the regime hides it by saying there are only 2,000 victims

Iran is going through one of the most violent episodes in its recent history. A report published by the Iran International Editorial Board denounced that at least 12,000 people were killed during the repression of the latest protests. This massacre is taking place in a context of a coordinated information blackout, massive media shutdowns, and persecution of journalists and witnesses.

"Iran is under a coordinated blackout aimed not only at security control, but at hiding the truth", the document states. The document is titled "The killing of 12,000 Iranians will not be buried in silence." According to the report, internet shutdowns, communication paralysis, and censorship seek "to prevent a vast and historic crime from being seen".

Miles de personas se movilizan en una de las protestas masivas contra el régimen, pese a la censura y la represión estatal.

The investigation and sources consulted

The editorial explains that, in the face of initial reports that were "shocking and deeply concerning," the outlet decided to proceed with extreme caution to avoid mistakes. Only when the volume and convergence of evidence allowed it did the outlet publish an estimate.

For two days, the team reviewed information from a source close to the Supreme National Security Council. The team also consulted two sources from the presidential office and members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Mashhad, Kermanshah, and Isfahan. In addition, the team collected testimonies from relatives and witnesses, field reports, data from medical centers, and accounts from doctors and nurses.

12,000 dead in two nights

According to the findings, the repression took place mainly over two consecutive nights, Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9. This repression was described by the document as "the greatest massacre in Iran's contemporary history."

"In terms of geographical scope, intensity of violence, and number of deaths in a short period of time, this massacre is unprecedented", the report states. Most of the victims were young people under 30 years old, and they were reportedly gunned down by IRGC forces and the Basij militia.

The document emphasizes that these were not isolated clashes, but a "fully organized" operation.

Miembro de las fuerzas de seguridad del régimen iraní

The direct accusation against the regime's leadership

One of the most serious points in the report is the chain of responsibility. According to the information gathered, the order to fire live ammunition was allegedly issued by the Supreme National Security Council. In turn, this order was carried out under the direct command of Ali Khamenei, with the knowledge and approval of the heads of the three branches of government.

Meanwhile, the report denounces a media blackout without precedent. Hundreds of national and local newspapers have stopped publishing since Thursday. Today, inside the country, only state radio and television (IRIB) and a minimal number of websites remain active, all under direct censorship.

"This is not crisis management. It is an admission of fear that the truth will come to light," the editorial states.

Manifestantes levantan banderas iraníes históricas, en rechazo al régimen islámico.

The official version: figures that do not add up

In stark contrast, the Iranian regime acknowledges only about 2,000 dead, according to what an official told Reuters. Officials attribute the deaths to "terrorists" and they mix civilian victims with security forces.

The gap between the two figures reflects the core of the accusation: the systematic concealment of information by the state. This is a practice that, according to the report, has been repeated for years.

Disturbios y enfrentamientos nocturnos en una ciudad iraní, en medio del apagón informativo.

Iran International called on citizens inside and outside the country to send documents, videos, photos, and testimonies, guaranteeing the confidentiality of the sources. The outlet assured that it will continue verifying data and that it will submit its findings to international organizations.

"The regime can't hide this crime by isolating Iran from the world", the text concludes. "The truth will be recorded. This massacre will not be buried in silence."

Massacre in Iran: a report denounces 12,000 dead, while the regime hides it by saying there are only 2,000 victims

Massacre in Iran: a report denounces 12,000 dead, while the regime hides it by saying there are only 2,000 victims

The investigation and sources consulted

12,000 dead in two nights

The direct accusation against the regime's leadership

The official version: figures that do not add up

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