Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:09pm on 13 Jan 2026,Tuesday International
Eyewitnesses across Iran have told BBC Persian that security forces used live fire against unarmed protesters last week, killing people in several cities. A man in southern Iran said troops shot directly into crowds with assault rifles. Residents of Tehran and nearby Fardis described Basij forces on motorcycles opening fire and unmarked cars shooting in narrow streets. Internet access has been largely cut, limiting reporting. Norway-based Iran Human Rights said at least 648 protesters have been killed, including minors, though figures cannot be independently verified. Medics said hospitals were overwhelmed, with many bodies brought to morgues and some not released to families. (PC: BBC)
