Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Deepa Parent and William ChristouJanuary 13, 2026 at 07:15 PM

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Amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran, an ophthalmologist in Tehran has documented over 400 gunshot eye injuries at a single hospital. Doctors report that security forces are deliberately targeting protesters' heads and eyes, resulting in many patients requiring eye removal and suffering blindness. The protests, triggered by economic concerns, have escalated into the largest anti-government movement since 2009. Iranian authorities have responded with a violent crackdown, including internet shutdowns, leading to accusations of exploiting the blackout to suppress dissent. According to HRANA, over 2,000 people have been killed and over 16,700 arrested, with doctors suspecting the actual death toll is much higher due to restricted communication.

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United States 30% Guardian 40% Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) 50% 2022 Mahsa Amini protests 50% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% 2022 Woman, Life, Freedom protests 60% Tehran ×270% Iranian Authorities 80% Iran ×690%

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protests 100% crackdown 90% eye injuries 90% gunshot wounds 80% iranian authorities 70% anti-government protest 70% internet blackout 60% human rights 50% death toll 50% medical staff 40%