Iran protest victim says security forces were shooting to kill
By The BriefBrief
DW interviews several Iranians affected by Iran’s January 2026 crackdown on mass protests in Tehran. They describe security forces confronting protesters with gunfire and beatings, and one victim says the forces were “shooting to kill.” The crackdown drew international condemnation.
WHO:Iranian protest victim(s) interviewed by DW
WHAT:A protest victim describes the January 2026 crackdown as security forces “shooting to kill,” citing gunfire and beatings against protesters.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
WHERE:Tehran, Iran
WHY:No specific cause was reported; the remarks relate to the regime’s crackdown during the protests.
