Iranian documentary revisits deadly January crackdown largely overlooked abroad
A new documentary released by London-based Iranian opposition broadcaster Manoto presents footage of the regime’s deadly crackdown on protests in January. Reporters Natalie Lisbona and Andrew Jehring say the killings received little international attention, leaving Iranian dissidents feeling overlooked.
Doctors in Iran estimated that as many as 30,000 people were killed on 8 and 9 January, though that figure remains difficult to verify. The protests followed a currency collapse and soaring inflation; the regime shut down the internet as the violence began, while the four-part documentary draws on thousands of videos smuggled out of the country.
- Manoto’s documentary presents footage of Iran’s January crackdown.
- Doctors estimated up to 30,000 people were killed in two days.
- Reporters say dissidents felt the killings received little attention.
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In early January, Iran's security forces suppressed widespread protests, killing tens of thousands according to medical estimates, although exact figures remain difficult to verify. The government shut down the internet during the violence, preventing images and information from leaving the country.
Economic hardship had triggered the protests—a currency collapse and severe inflation had created widespread discontent among ordinary Iranians. The international media gave the crackdown relatively limited coverage compared to other major conflicts occurring elsewhere.
Many Iranians affected by these events felt their suffering went largely unnoticed internationally. This lack of global awareness remains a significant concern for Iranian dissidents.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “‘Look at how much coverage Gaza got’: Iranians cannot understand why slaughter of up to 30,000 protesters went almost unnoticed in the West, says NATALIE LISBONA as she breaks down new footage of Ayatollah’s January ‘bloodbath’ on latest Deep Dive podcast”.