Families gathered outside the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center in southern Tehran amid reports of fatalities linked to ongoing anti-regime protests. Witnesses describe scenes of distress as relatives try to identify loved ones among the remains. The center has become a focal point for those seeking closure following the confrontations between protesters and Iranian security forces.
Images circulated show hundreds of body bags laid out across the facility grounds, emphasizing the scale of the casualties. The Iranian authorities have not issued an official death toll, but reports suggest that security forces’ responses to the protests have resulted in multiple fatalities.
This development arrives amid increasing tension nationwide, as Iran’s government faces widespread demonstrations challenging its authority. Human rights groups have voiced concern over the handling of detainees and the reported high number of casualties. The situation remains tense, with residents and families anxiously awaiting further information about the missing and deceased.