Iran regime reportedly issued nationwide shoot-to-kill orders as protest death toll surges

Reports indicate the Iranian regime has escalated its crackdown on protesters, potentially issuing shoot-to-kill orders to security forces starting January 8th. While the government's official death toll is 3,117, human rights groups estimate the number of confirmed deaths to be much higher, with HRANA reporting 5,848 confirmed deaths as of January 25th, including protesters, children, and government forces. The number of deaths still under investigation stands at 17,091. Activists and journalists report that the regime's violence has increased dramatically, and the use of military-grade weapons has expanded nationwide. The true scale of the killings remains difficult to ascertain due to internet blackouts and state intimidation.

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