On the thirtieth day of protests in Iran, aggregated data compiled by HRANA reported cumulative statistics including 6,126 confirmed deaths and 41,880 arrests. The period was characterized by ongoing communication control, further arrests, and reports of concerns regarding the safety of medical centers for the injured.
Key Statistics (as of Day 30)
- Recorded Gatherings/Protests: 651 across 200 cities in 31 provinces
- Total Arrests: 41,880 (including 62 students)
- Individuals Summoned by Security Institutions: 11,024
- Severely Injured Individuals: 11,009
- Forced Confessions Broadcast: 245 cases
- Confirmed Fatalities: 6,126
- Protesters: 5,777
- Children (under 18): 86
- Government-affiliated forces: 214
- Non-protesters/civilians: 49
- Fatalities Under Investigation: 17,091
Internet and Information Control
Widespread internet disruptions and shutdowns continued, described as a tactic utilized by the government to restrict information flow and protest organization.
Widespread internet disruptions and shutdowns continued, described as a tactic utilized by the government to restrict information flow and protest organization.
NetBlocks reported the internet shutdown entered its eighteenth day, with intensified restrictions on circumvention tools. Iran’s Minister of Communications estimated the economic cost of the internet shutdown at approximately 35 million dollars per day.
Sazandegi newspaper described the nationwide internet shutdown as indicative of policy failure and a communications governance crisis, noting its impact on public trust and economic damage. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reported the arrests of photojournalists Hamed Araghi and Artin Ghazanfari. These actions, alongside internet disruptions, indicate government efforts to control the public narrative by limiting news dissemination and restricting content production.
Mass Arrests and Security Measures
Reports detailed widespread arrests across various cities. More than 300 citizens were reported arrested in Semnan Province, and at least 54 citizens in cities including Yazd, Zanjan, and Malard. Specific cases included the arrest of a poet and writer in Tehran and a Bahá’à citizen in Mashhad.
Security measures extended to labor activists, religious minorities, and athletes. The broadcasting of forced confessions continued as part of an intimidation strategy and the government's narrative. Some arrests were reported to be accompanied by families being kept uninformed of detainees’ whereabouts.
These developments suggest security agencies continued a strategy focused on mass arrests, intimidation, and narrative control.
Concerns for Injured Protesters and Medical Access
Reports highlighted growing concerns that injured individuals were avoiding medical centers, alongside accounts of wounded protesters being pursued and arrested in hospitals. Iran’s Ministry of Health acknowledged reports of such concerns, urging the injured to seek medical care while stating that treatment at facilities poses no concern. Approximately 3,000 injured individuals reportedly sought medical care.
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran expressed serious concern over reports of the “abduction of injured individuals from hospitals” and their transfer to detention facilities, deeming it a violation of the right to medical treatment.
The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Iran expressed serious concern over reports of the “abduction of injured individuals from hospitals” and their transfer to detention facilities, deeming it a violation of the right to medical treatment.
This practice reportedly discourages seeking medical care and increases injury severity and mortality risks. Reports also emerged of pressure on medical staff, including threats or arrests of doctors and nurses, leading over 4,000 physicians to sign a statement condemning security forces’ actions against medical personnel. These conditions suggest the medical space became securitized, with free and safe access to healthcare facing threats.
Government Response and Official Statements
The hardline newspaper Kayhan opposed proposals for the “pardon or release of detainees,” advocating for continued security-driven, repressive policies. Tehran Province Prisons Organization denied reports regarding the detention of injured protesters in Fashafuyeh Prison and their lack of medical access; these denials were made amidst numerous reports of families being uninformed and concerns over detainees’ health, leading to skepticism.
Some local and security officials presented narratives citing casualty figures from both sides of the conflict. For example, the commander of the IRGC in Lorestan Province reported 334 injuries during protests in the province and cited the deaths of two IRGC members and three Basij forces. This type of narrative aimed at highlighting casualties among government forces and justifying intensified repression. Reports of widespread arrests indicated continued reliance on a security-based approach.
Summary
In summary, the government's positions included denying reports of human rights violations, emphasizing harsh measures through outlets like Kayhan, presenting security-driven narratives, and maintaining arrests and pressure as primary social control tools. These positions indicate the government continued to frame the situation as a national security crisis, with no signs of reduced violence or a move toward accountability.
The thirtieth day concluded with ongoing repression and communication control, and the cumulative figures indicated the social consequences of the crackdown were widespread.