Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyJanuary 14, 2026 at 12:57 AM

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A doctor who fled Iran told the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) that Iranian security forces escalated their response to protests, using live ammunition and increasing casualties. The doctor stated that prior to January 8th, authorities primarily used pellet guns, but after a nationwide internet blackout, the nature of injuries shifted to close-range gunshot wounds from live fire. The protests, which began on December 28th, were initially fueled by economic hardship and inflation but expanded into broader anti-government demonstrations. Human rights groups estimate thousands have been killed as security forces suppressed the protests, with some estimates placing the death toll above 3,000. The doctor described scenes of violence in Isfahan, a major protest hub, with streets stained with blood.

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