New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs

Verified videos from Iran, reportedly filmed on January 8th and 9th, reveal the extent of the government's crackdown on recent protests. The videos show bodies piled up in a Tehran hospital, snipers positioned on rooftops, and protesters disabling CCTV cameras. The protests, sparked by a call from Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the late Shah, have been met with a violent response from Iranian security forces. Human rights organizations estimate that thousands have been killed since the unrest began in late December, though figures vary widely. The Iranian government claims a much lower death toll, attributing most deaths to security personnel and bystanders attacked by rioters. The near-total internet blackout has made it difficult to accurately document the scale of the crackdown.

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