Sensemaker Will the Iranian regime survive?
Jan 28, 2026
A deep look at Iran's crackdown after mass protests and the near-total internet blackout. Emerging video evidence reveals overwhelmed hospitals and morgues. Discussion of casualty figures, mass arrests and possible executions. Analysis of U.S. threats and naval movements and whether military action could change the regime's fate. Exploration of why protests erupted now and what the movement's future might hold.
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Scale Of The Crackdown Revealed
- The regime enacted what appears to be the most violent protest crackdown in Iran's modern history.
- New videos reveal hundreds of body bags, overwhelmed hospitals, and widespread killings previously hidden by an internet blackout.
Discovery Via Neighbour's Satellite TV
- A woman only learned the scale of killings when she turned on satellite TV in a neighbour's apartment.
- Many Iranians discovered the horror of the crackdown through smuggled videos and broadcasts.
Death Toll Potentially Massive
- Human rights groups report thousands of confirmed deaths and many more under investigation.
- The UN Special Rapporteur says civilian deaths may exceed 20,000 and Iran's leader admitted 'thousands' killed while blaming foreign enemies.