11.01.2026 07:20
Protests that began due to economic issues in Iran continue on the 14th day, while sources from the Ministry of Health announced that the death toll has risen to 217. According to reports based on health experts, a large portion of these protesters lost their lives due to real bullets.
Protests that began in neighboring Iran due to economic issues continue on the 14th day. According to sources from the Ministry of Health, the number of people who have lost their lives in the protests has risen to 217.
"MOST WERE KILLED BY REAL BULLETS" A doctor in Tehran, who wished to remain anonymous, told Time magazine that six hospitals in the capital recorded "at least 217 deaths of protesters, most of whom were killed by real bullets."
The BBC's Persian service reported that a hospital worker in Tehran stated that "about 38 people" had died, most of whom were killed by bullets that hit "the heads and hearts of young people." Meanwhile, a doctor in the northeastern city of Neyshabur said that authorities had killed "at least 30 people" there using "military rifles" on Friday.
THERE ARE CHILDREN AMONG THEM A female doctor speaking to CNN said, "There were children among them. A 5-year-old child was shot while in his mother's arms." Many people were injured in the attacks, and officials also allegedly opened fire on those present at the scene and pedestrians. The doctor added that hospitals were overcrowded and that patients were "afraid" of being admitted to the hospital or having their identities identified, which led to efforts to treat people in private clinics.
IRAN'S ATTORNEY GENERAL THREATENS PROTESTERS WITH "EXECUTION" Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Muvahhidi instructed prosecutors to prepare for the trial of those who "cause chaos" without delay.
According to Iran's state television, Muvahhidi stated that prosecutors should prepare indictments without delay against those who "betray the people, aim for the country to fall under foreign control, and disrupt public order." Muvahhidi emphasized that investigation processes should be conducted without tolerance and mercy, stating, "The charges against those who cause chaos are the same. In this context, all perpetrators will be considered to have committed a war crime. Perpetrators should not think they can escape these charges by claiming they were deceived. Because all warnings have been made."
Muvahhidi also stressed that those who stand out on social media and speak in various fields should be careful. Article 282 of the Iranian Penal Code provides for the death penalty in cases where war crimes are committed. However, judges are also granted the authority to impose alternative penalties such as exile (internal exile) far from the defendant's hometown or the amputation of the right hand and left foot.
PROTESTS IN IRAN Protests that began on December 28, 2025, due to the significant devaluation of the local currency against foreign currencies and economic issues, spread to many cities in the country, starting from the Grand Bazaar in Tehran.
While no official statement has been made regarding those who died or were injured in the protests, the Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported on January 9 (on the 13th day of the protests) that 65 people, including 15 security personnel, had lost their lives, dozens had been injured, and 2,311 people had been detained.