Reports indicate that Iranian authorities are executing anti-regime protesters, including those in hospital beds. This brutal practice has emerged as a part of the government’s ongoing crackdown on dissent, which escalated following widespread protests last month. Eyewitness accounts detail security forces raiding hospitals to locate and kill wounded demonstrators, with harrowing footage circulating within the country.
Witnesses describe horrific scenes where individuals, often connected to life-support systems, are targeted. A source revealed, “They were in hospitals, with IV lines or breathing tubes attached to them. And then, when you look closely, you realize they were shot in the head.” Such accounts suggest that these individuals were executed while receiving medical care.
According to the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign, a coalition of political prisoners, more than 207 people have been executed over the past three weeks. The campaign highlights the plight of detainees facing imminent risk of death, many of whom are held without due process or notification to their families. One of the latest victims is Ali Heydari, a 20-year-old protester executed following the brutal crackdown on January 8, 2023.
Ongoing reports reveal alarming levels of violence, including widespread sexual assaults against female protesters. Sources indicate that some detained women have requested contraceptive pills from their families, underscoring the severity of the abuses occurring in detention facilities.
The National Union for Democracy in Iran has raised concerns about the safety of attorneys and medical personnel aiding the protesters. In a statement, they noted, “In line with increasing the atmosphere of repression and public intimidation, the executioner regime has proceeded to arrest a number of lawyers, physicians, and medical staff.” This suggests a systemic effort to suppress those who might support the dissenting voices.
Despite claims from former President Donald Trump that Iran had halted executions of protesters, reports indicate the killings have continued unabated. Trump warned that these actions, combined with Iran’s failure to engage in negotiations for a new nuclear deal, could provoke military responses from the United States. Tehran has cautioned that such a reaction would lead to all-out war.
As the Iranian regime continues its violent crackdown, many citizens are left disillusioned and fearful. A source expressed mixed emotions after hearing fireworks celebrated by pro-regime demonstrators during the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, saying, “For a brief moment, I actually felt hopeful. I thought maybe the US had finally started striking government headquarters. And then reality hit again.”
The situation remains dire for those opposing the regime, with the international community watching closely as events unfold in Iran. The ongoing violence and repression highlight the urgent need for attention and action regarding human rights in the country.
