Security Brief: Network Of Medical Doctors In Iran Reports an Estimate of 16,500 Deaths Amid The Ongoing Unrest
Location: Iran Situation: Network Of Medical Doctors In Iran Reports an Estimate of 16,500 Deaths Amid The Ongoing Unrest Threat Level: Critical Security Brief: Reports from a network of medical doctors in Iran allege that an estimated 16,500 protesters died and 330,000 were injured during the ongoing unrest. According to these reports, injuries are reportedly consistent with gunshot wounds, beatings, and physical abuse, resulting in fatalities, severe eye trauma, and permanent disabilities. Iranian authorities have officially acknowledged 5,000 deaths, claiming the violence is related to the ongoing unrest. A nationwide internet shutdown is likely limiting independent verification of casualties. Therefore, the confirmed death toll remains uncertain and may exceed official statistics. The casualty estimates provided by the medical network cannot be independently verified due to restricted access.