Today in Focus Massacres and executions: what are we hearing from inside Iran? – The Latest
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Jan 14, 2026 Independent journalist Deepa Parent, who covers unrest in Iran, shares harrowing insights from within the country. She details widespread eye injuries among protesters and the grim state of overwhelmed hospitals where security forces are apprehending patients. Parent recounts the tragic case of Robina Aminian and the uncertainty surrounding the fate of Erfan Soltani, the first protester sentenced to death. Despite international condemnation, the regime continues its violent crackdown, exposing the brave motivations of those who risk their lives for freedom.
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Widespread Blinding And Overrun Hospitals
- Doctors report at least 400 serious eye injuries in Tehran, indicating systematic blinding of protesters.
- Hospitals are overwhelmed and security forces sometimes seize wounded people from medical facilities.
Family's Harrowing Account Of Robina Aminian
- Robina Aminian's family had to travel to a border for connectivity and learn of her death amid horrific details.
- Her mother stole the body, buried her by the road without a funeral, and the family is now under house arrest.
Blackout Cuts Off Witnessing And Documentation
- Starlink briefly allowed messages out but the blackout silenced many areas after early Friday morning.
- Eyewitnesses reported hundreds of bodies in single locations and estimates of deaths vary widely.