New Documentary Reveals Potential 30,000-Victim Iranian Protester Massacre

Manoto, a London-based Iranian opposition broadcaster, issued a four-part documentary titled "This Is Our Story," assembled from thousands of secretly recorded videos that expose the scale of the Iranian regime's January crackdown. The footage shows security units, including the Basij militia, firing on unarmed demonstrators, with doctors estimating as many as 30,000 men, women and children killed over two days. The regime had cut internet access on the night the violence began, limiting real-time coverage.

In a recent Deep Dive podcast, Natalie Lisbona and Andrew Jehring analyzed the material, lamenting the delayed international attention compared with other conflicts. They highlighted scenes of civilians attempting makeshift tourniquets, teenagers hiding at home, and reports of gunmen moving through hospitals. The discussion underscores the disparity in global media focus and the challenges of documenting state-led atrocities.