Kahrizak

Kahrizak is a location in Tehran Province, Iran, that has recently gained prominence in news reports due to its association with the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests in early January 2026. Specifically, the Tehran Province Forensic Diagnostic and Laboratory Centre in Kahrizak is reportedly the location of a morgue where images and videos circulating on social media purportedly show dozens of bodies of protesters killed during the crackdown. These images have emerged despite severe internet shutdowns across Iran, highlighting the scale and intensity of the government's response to the protests. The unverified death toll and the circumstances surrounding the deaths in Kahrizak are contributing to international concern and debate, with some suggesting the situation is being used to manufacture consent for potential military intervention in Iran. The events in Kahrizak are therefore significant in understanding the human cost of the protests and the government's response, as well as the broader geopolitical implications.