Doctors report on injuries from Iran protests

During recent protests in Iran, doctors in Tehran report an influx of patients with severe injuries, primarily gunshot wounds to the eyes and head. An anonymous physician described a “mass casualty” situation exacerbated by internet shutdowns, with overwhelmed medical staff treating over 400 eye injuries in one hospital. Security forces are allegedly targeting demonstrators’ heads and eyes, leading to permanent blindness for many. Amidst rising death tolls and scarce medical supplies, doctors face the dual challenge of treating patients while navigating threats from authorities, creating a dire healthcare crisis.

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