In recent days, Iran has been engulfed in nationwide protests, with security forces resorting to extreme measures to quell the unrest. The protests, which began in December 2025 due to Iran’s economic crisis, have escalated, leading to violent clashes between protesters and security forces.
Videos verified by the Observers team show Iranian security forces attacking a hospital in Ilam, western Iran, on the night of January 3-4. The footage depicts security forces firing shotguns and tear gas as they attempt to detain injured protesters. Earlier that day, security forces opened fire on a peaceful protest in the nearby town of Arkavaz, resulting in casualties. Local reports indicate that at least three people were killed in the clashes.
The protests have spread nationwide, with HRANA reporting that at least 36 protesters have been killed so far. The Iranian government’s response to the demonstrations has been severe, with reports of internet shutdowns to curb communication among protesters. This move has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and monitoring groups.
The unrest in Iran has also caught the attention of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who has been vocal in urging Iranians to join the protests against the current regime. The involvement of the prince has added a political dimension to the demonstrations, testing the government’s ability to control the narrative and public sentiment.
As the protests continue to escalate, the international community is closely monitoring the situation in Iran. The United Nations and various countries have expressed concern over the use of force by Iranian security forces and have called for restraint and respect for human rights.
The Iranian government’s crackdown on protesters and the escalating violence have raised alarms about the country’s stability and the potential for further unrest. The situation remains fluid, with the outcome of the protests uncertain as both sides dig in their heels.
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References:
1. Sky News: [Inside Iran’s protests: Gunfire, hospital raids and growing anger](https://news.sky.com/story/inside-irans-protests-gunfire-hospital-raids-and-growing-anger-13491629)
2. France24: [Inside Iran’s nationwide protests: Security forces attack hospital after protests in western Iran](https://www.france24.com/en/inside-iran-s-nationwide-protests-security-forces-attack-hospital-after-protests-in-western-iran)
3. Straitstimes: [Iran security forces attack hospital after protests in western region](https://www.france24.com/en/asia-pacific/20260108-security-forces-attack-hospital-protests-western-iran)
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