Iran accused of ‘campaign of revenge’ as doctors arrested for treating protesters

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Deepa ParentJanuary 29, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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In Iran, doctors are being arrested and face severe charges, including the death penalty, for treating injured protesters. Human rights groups accuse the Iranian government of a "campaign of revenge" against healthcare workers who provided medical aid to those injured during anti-regime protests. Dr. Alireza Golchini, a surgeon, was arrested on January 10th and charged with "waging war against God," potentially punishable by death. Rights groups report at least nine doctors and healthcare volunteers have been arrested in the past week. The US State Department has called for Golchini's release, while Iranian authorities have not commented on the specific cases but have urged a firm stance against protesters.

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