Iran’s military-grade crackdown expands from Kurdish areas – and Kurds fear the worst

Iran's recent crackdown on protests in Tehran and central regions has escalated, with the use of military-grade weapons, previously confined to Kurdish areas, now employed in the capital. The brutal suppression has led to thousands of deaths, with human rights groups estimating the toll to be significantly higher than the official figures. The Kurdish population, historically oppressed by the Iranian regime, has borne the brunt of the crackdown, raising fears of further violence and instability.