Iranian authorities have reportedly issued nationwide directives instructing security forces to use lethal force against demonstrators, as protests across the country intensify and the death toll continues to rise.
The orders come amid widespread unrest that began months ago and has since expanded into a major challenge to the regime’s control. Demonstrations have taken place in numerous cities, drawing participants from a broad cross-section of society who are demanding political and social change.
According to multiple reports from inside Iran, security forces — including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other state-aligned units — have been instructed to shoot protesters on sight in areas where public order has broken down. These directives reflect the leadership’s hard-line response to the growing dissent.
Eyewitnesses and activist networks outside Iran have documented increasing numbers of fatalities, with clashes between demonstrators and security personnel occurring in urban centers and smaller towns alike. The death toll has continued to climb, with more individuals reported killed in confrontations with state forces.
The surge in violence has drawn international attention and concern, with foreign governments and human rights organizations calling for restraint and accountability. Tehran, meanwhile, has characterized the protests as unlawful and influenced by foreign adversaries, justifying the use of force as necessary to restore stability.
As the situation evolves, reports suggest that the combination of stringent crackdowns and sustained public resistance is pushing Iran’s internal security crisis to new heights, raising questions about the regime’s next steps and the long-term prospects for domestic peace.