Machine guns to machetes: Weapons that massacred thousands in Iran
Summary
BBC News Persian investigated videos and photos from recent protests in Iran. They found that security forces used various weapons, like machine guns and shotguns, against protesters. Thousands died across over 200 cities, although the exact numbers are unclear.Key Facts
- Security forces in Iran reportedly used machine guns, sniper rifles, and shotguns against protesters.
- Protests happened in over 200 cities due to economic issues and escalated violence.
- Thousands are believed to have died, but exact numbers are not confirmed.
- Weapons used include machine guns, assault rifles, handguns, and tear gas.
- Some vehicles had machine guns mounted on them for crowd control.
- Verified videos and photos show the use of these weapons in cities like Tehran and Yazdanshahr.
- The Iranian government attributes the violence to "rioters and terrorists."
- Human rights groups and media report this as a significant mass killing in Iranian history.
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