Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters in Khorramabad, western Iran, during January demonstrations. Eyewitness accounts and footage obtained by Iran International reveal wounded protesters being sent to the morgue and direct gunfire on crowds, indicating a harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. These events are part of a broader pattern of state repression during nationwide protests of late 2025 and early 2026, which reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and severe measures against dissent. The ‘Fall of the Iranian Regime’ prediction market suggests increased perceived risk to regime stability, rising to 6.5% from 6% a day prior.
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