Nights of Massacre; A Bitter Account of Suppression in Tehran

Mehdi Rostampour Source

On the nights of January 7 and 8, the people of Sattar Khan held widespread protests, but faced severe repression from security forces. During these nights, the use of military weapons and drones led to the killing of many protesters.

On the nights of January 7 and 8, the people of Sattar Khan held widespread protests. On the first night, the crowd moved towards Aryashahr, and security forces attempted to disperse the protesters by firing tear gas. As the crowd grew, the officers retreated, but at the second square of Aryashahr, a bus of the special forces was set on fire, and the forces opened fire on the people.

On the second night, the situation changed dramatically, and security forces used military weapons and drones to control the crowd. Protesters were surrounded by two groups of mercenaries, and a brutal massacre began in Tehran. One of the protesters was severely injured, and efforts to save him faced difficulties. In the hospital, Dr. {...} treated the injured for free and announced that the hospital's morgue was full. The number of dead has significantly increased, and especially in the southern areas of Tehran, the situation has become more critical.

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