Iran’s Brutal Crackdown: A Carnage of Young Lives
The situation in Iran is dire, with a “carnage of young lives” fighting for the liberation of their country from the Islamic Republic, according to Mariano Giustino, a correspondent from Turkey for Radio Radicale and author of the book ‘Iran with bare hands’ for Rubbettino. The numbers are staggering, with over 3,000 deaths reported by doctors in hospitals that are collapsing under the pressure. The health workers are complaining about the lack of room in the morgues, and the international community’s inaction is only emboldening the regime.
The Role of Mercenary Militias
Giustino explains that the supreme leader Khamenei has brought in Shiite mercenary militias from Iraq, Lebanon, and Afghanistan to quell the protests. These militias are being transferred into Iran through three border crossings, disguised as pilgrims visiting the sacred places of Imam Reza in Mashhad. However, their true purpose is to participate in the violent repression of the demonstrations. The process is well-organized, with the militias gathering in Khamenei’s base in Ahvaz before being deployed to various regions.
Mass Executions and Disappearances
The situation on the ground is grim, with reports of mass executions of demonstrators taking place directly in the streets without any arrests. The bodies of the young protesters are being taken to ad hoc structures to hide the corpses, resulting in several hundred disappearances. The hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of injured protesters, with serious shortages of blood, surgical equipment, and ophthalmology specialists. The number of victims with eye injuries is particularly high, with one hospital in Rasht reporting 110 bodies in the morgue.
A Cycle of Violence and Repression
Even the commemorative ceremonies for the people killed are becoming scenes of further violence, as the authorities try to prevent them from turning into occasions of protest. The families of the victims are being refused the bodies of their loved ones, adding to their grief and suffering. The international community must take notice of the atrocities being committed in Iran and demand an end to the violence. As Giustino’s account makes clear, the situation in Iran is a humanitarian crisis that requires immediate attention and action. For more information, visit Here