‘It’s horrifying’: Videos of body bags give rare glimpse of Iran’s bloody crackdown

'Horrifying Glimpses': Inside Iran's Deadly Crackdown

Videos emerging from Iran reveal a shocking panorama of unrest, as images of body bags and gunfire offer a rare view of the brutal government crackdown following nationwide protests.

The Breaking Point

In warehouses near Tehran, rows of bodies enveloped in blood-soaked shrouds are laid out, victims of a crackdown captured in videos that defy the nation’s internet blackout. The unrest sparked after Iran’s currency plummeted against the U.S. dollar, driving strings of protests that led to an iron-fisted response from security forces.

Beneath the Surface

Despite the government's attempts to silence dissidence by cutting off connectivity, defiant witnesses used smuggled satellite communications like Starlink to expose the grim realities, sending footage of machine gun fires and clashes from Tehran to distant cities like Isfahan.

The Ripple Effect

The harrowing scenes underscore the lengths to which the regime will go to thwart opposition and stifle dissent, raising questions about the international community's response and the future of freedom within Iran's turbulent landscape.