Reports: Over 2,000 Protesters Killed In Iran In 48 Hours

Sources familiar with developments inside Iran told Iran International that security forces have escalated their response to demonstrations, firing live ammunition at crowds in multiple regions as authorities enforce an almost complete shutdown of internet access. Preliminary information points to extraordinarily high casualties as the suppression effort expands nationwide.

Video material transmitted from Kahrizak depicts rows of bodies sealed in black bags. Individuals who filmed the scenes said dozens of corpses were visible there, with further remains reportedly stored inside a nearby industrial warehouse.

Separate recordings circulating earlier from Fardis, Karaj, and Alghadir Hospital showed bodies lying in open areas, suggesting that large-scale killings are occurring simultaneously in different parts of the country rather than in isolated pockets.

The communications blackout that began on January 8 has severely limited independent verification. Even so, the steady flow of consistent accounts reaching Iran International has reinforced assessments that lethal force is being used broadly to break up protests.

Based on figures cited by the outlet, even cautious calculations suggest that no fewer than 2,000 people have been killed over the last two days.

Those providing information described especially severe clashes in Fardis and sections of Tehran, while emphasizing that similar reports are coming in from numerous other locations, including the western provinces of Ilam and Kermanshah.

Although the blackout is nearly total, reporters said they continue to receive video clips and messages through limited pathways such as Starlink connections. Access to those channels is largely confined to wealthier districts and major cities, leaving large swaths of the country unseen. Despite that gap, journalists say there are reliable signs that demonstrations are persisting across Iran.

One video released overnight showed demonstrators in Tehran’s Poonak neighborhood torching a branch of Bank Melli.

Another clip captured crowds flooding the streets of Ahvaz, chanting “Long Live the Shah.”

Abroad, a protester scaled the balcony of the Iranian Embassy during a demonstration outside the mission, according to BBC. Police detained two individuals at the scene and continued to search for another suspect on trespassing allegations.

In Washington, US Senator Lindsey Graham, an ally of US President Donald Trump, issued a message of support to those protesting in Iran, pledging assistance and predicting an end to their suffering.

“TO THE IRANIAN PEOPLE: your long nightmare is soon coming to a close,” Graham wrote in a social media post. “Your bravery and determination to end your oppression has been noticed by @POTUS and all who love freedom.”

“When President Trump says Make Iran Great Again, it means the protestors in Iran must prevail over the ayatollah. That is the clearest signal yet that he, President Trump understands Iran will never be great with the ayatollah and his henchmen in charge.

“To all who are sacrificing in Iran, God bless. Help is on the way.”

Trump echoed that sentiment on Truth Social, writing, “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!”

{Matzav.com}