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Protests escalate in Iran, 48 killed. Trump threatens airstrikes

2026-01-09 22:43:15Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Protests in Iran

Protests against the Iranian regime have escalated in several cities across the country, with human rights organizations reporting that at least 48 protesters have been killed since the demonstrations began on December 28.

The situation remains extremely tense, amid an almost total internet shutdown across the country, which aims to isolate information and hinder reporting from the ground.

US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will get involved if Iranian authorities start killing people.

"We're going to hit them very hard where it hurts," Trump said from the White House, adding that any American involvement would not mean ground troops.

He stated that Iran is in big trouble and that protesters are taking control of several cities, which until a few weeks ago seemed impossible.

On the ground, witnesses and activists report that despite the internet blockade, some footage is coming to light through satellite networks like Starlink, although its use has been officially banned by the Iranian government.

The BBC has verified new videos from Tehran showing crowds of protesters chanting slogans against the regime and in support of the Pahlavi monarchy, which was overthrown in 1979.

An Iranian man named Sam, who lives in the UK, told the BBC that he has not been able to communicate with his father in Iran for three days. He describes the situation as extremely frightening, as his grandmother is in a critical condition and the lack of information makes everything even more difficult. “Such protests are usually suppressed violently and often leave hundreds dead, but I hope this time it will be different,” he said.

Meanwhile, Iranian state media has significantly toughened its language against protesters, initially calling them “rioters” and now “armed terrorists.” The media has published footage of violent clashes and claims that protesters are responsible for killing civilians and security forces, while failing to report on civilian casualties caused by state forces.

The leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom have reacted with a joint statement, expressing deep concern at the violence against protesters and condemning the killings. They call on the Iranian authorities to show restraint, stop the violence and respect citizens' rights to free expression and peaceful assembly, as protests continue to rock Iran. / BBC


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