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Iran: The Uncounted Dead and Western Indifference

Published January 18, 2026, 20:11
Iran: The Uncounted Dead and Western Indifference

In Iran, following the protests, the situation is characterized by terror and silence, as the true extent of the violence is revealed. A network of Iranian doctors estimates that 16,000 people have lost their lives, with at least 1,000 blinded by shotgun pellets. The deaths occurred primarily during a 48-hour internet blackout, with doctors refusing blood transfusions to the injured and others offering their own blood to save them. The author expresses strong criticism for the lack of reaction in the West, compared to the sensitivity shown for other events. They point out that the West often financially and ideologically supports groups that create problems, while ignoring the struggle of the Iranian people. The situation in Iran is considered irreversible, with the atrocities weakening the regime of Khamenei. Panic moves, such as the threat of new executions, demonstrate the regime's weakness. Overall, the article presents a bleak picture of the situation in Iran, emphasizing state violence and Western indifference, predicting an uncertain and potentially violent development.