Iran in Isolation: 80 Hours of Silence, Street Violence, and Alarming Signals from Outside

The Iranian regime has been holding the country in a state of almost complete information blackout for more than 80 hours. The internet and communication are working intermittently, and in recent hours there have been problems accessing the Starlink system, which further complicates the verification of incoming information. The picture of what is happening is pieced together from fragments — rare messages, short videos, and testimonies received with significant delay.

Amid this isolation, the authorities have effectively deprived the country of an independent information field. Any data about what is happening on the streets and the number of casualties become subjects of debate and speculation, rather than confirmed facts.

How the authorities are reacting

Official representatives of the Iranian leadership use extremely harsh language. Protest participants are called “terrorists,” “US and Israeli mercenaries,” and are equated with ISIS militants. Public statements contain direct warnings: there will be no mercy.

A three-day mourning period has been declared in the country for those killed “at the hands of terrorists.” However, exact casualty figures are not disclosed. From confirmed data, it is only known that among the dead are 114 law enforcement officers. Any information about civilian casualties is not officially commented on.

What is happening on the streets

Opposition sources, who manage to maintain contact with Iran, paint a much darker picture. According to them, the number of people killed on the streets in various cities across the country could be in the thousands. This data cannot be independently verified due to communication blockages, but the coincidence of testimonies from different regions heightens the alarm.

It is reported that clashes between protesters and security forces continue, and the level of violence is increasing. In some episodes, there are direct street battles involving IRGC units and Basij formations.

Pro-government demonstration

Amid the uprising, the authorities are organizing a large-scale pro-government rally. It is expected to demonstrate support for the regime and “national unity.” However, observers emphasize that this is not a spontaneous expression of public will, but a carefully mobilized crowd.

In ironic comments circulating in opposition channels, the phrase is heard: “Is this not the people? This is worse than the people! These are the best people of the city,” highlighting the artificiality of what is happening.

Address by the Crown Prince

Against this backdrop, Reza Pahlavi made a public address. He stated that the protesters in Iran “are not alone” and hinted that external support might appear soon. For part of Iranian society, these words became a moral signal that what is happening is being noticed beyond the country’s borders.

Losses and clashes

Reports from the ground indicate ongoing battles with security forces. According to unconfirmed data, at least one high-ranking IRGC officer with the rank of general was killed during the clashes. If this information is confirmed, it would be a serious blow to the symbolic image of the inviolability of the security apparatus.

International background

Outside Iran, the rhetoric is also becoming harsher. Donald Trump stated that the behavior of the Iranian regime has noticeably changed and warned of a possible violation of the conditions of a previously issued ultimatum.

In turn, Senator Lindsey Graham made a sharp statement, calling for the elimination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. These words intensified the feeling that the Iranian crisis is increasingly moving beyond the framework of an internal conflict.

Iran remains in a state of deep uncertainty: information silence, contradictory data on casualties, street violence, and increasingly harsh international signals form a dangerous combination. In this context, NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency notes: what is happening in Iran is ceasing to be a closed internal crisis and is increasingly becoming a factor of regional and global instability.