04.02.2026 15:36
Images from the protests held in Ardabil, Iran, on January 8-9, show an armored vehicle belonging to security forces crashing into the crowd, while reports indicate that at least one woman lost her life and three others were injured in the incident.
Video footage from the large-scale anti-government protests continuing in Ardabil, northwest Iran, on January 8-9, shows moments when an armored vehicle belonging to the state's security forces charged into the crowd of demonstrators.
The footage is reported to have been sent to Iran International and is said to depict one of the most intense moments of clashes between protesters and security forces. This incident has reflected another dramatic aspect of the wave of protests in Iran on the world stage.
ONE WOMAN HAS DIED, MANY INJURED
The videos claim that the armored vehicle rapidly entered the crowd, attempting to disperse the demonstrators, resulting in the death of at least one woman; it has also been reported that three people were injured. Eyewitnesses report that security forces opened fire and the crowd panicked and dispersed.
THEY CONTINUE TO USE LETHAL FORCE
International human rights organizations and foreign media report that Iranian security forces continue to use lethal force to suppress the protests. Although the flow of information from the scene is limited due to internet and communication outages in Iran, similar reports of clashes and state repression are coming from many cities.
On the other hand, these protests are seen as an expression of broader social anger related to the economic crisis, political pressures, and anti-government sentiments. The demonstrations have spread across the country, becoming one of the largest mass outbursts against the Iranian regime.