Iran appears to have chosen a brutal crackdown to suppress the latest wave of unrest, with reports emerging under an internet blackout that suggest a major bloodbath. Conflicting claims from Iranian officials and media outlets put the death toll anywhere between 2,000 and 12,000 protesters, figures that if even partially true would mark one of the deadliest episodes in the country’s recent history. Grainy videos and eyewitness accounts describe security forces firing directly at crowds during protests concentrated around January 8 and 9, while hospitals and cemeteries reportedly filled with victims. With verification impossible due to the communications shutdown, fear now dominates Iranian cities, as protests appear to be retreating indoors. Meanwhile, the crisis has drawn international attention, with the United States weighing options ranging from cyber measures to air strikes—decisions that could have far-reaching consequences for Iran and the wider West Asian region. Palki Sharma tells you more.
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