Key Facts
- ✓ Videos verified by the Observers team show Iranian security forces attacking a hospital in Ilam, Iran, on the night of 3-4 January
- ✓ The footage shows security forces firing shotguns and tear gas as they attempt to detain injured protesters
- ✓ Earlier in the day, security forces opened fire on a protest in the nearby town of Arkavaz
- ✓ The protests began in December 2025, driven by Iran's economic crisis, and have spread nationwide
- ✓ HRANA says at least 36 protesters have been killed so far
Quick Summary
Videos verified by the Observers team show Iranian security forces attacking a hospital in Ilam, Iran, on the night of 3-4 January. The footage shows security forces firing shotguns and tear gas as they attempt to detain injured protesters.
Earlier in the day, security forces opened fire on a protest in the nearby town of Arkavaz. The protests began in December 2025, driven by Iran’s economic crisis, and have spread nationwide. HRANA says at least 36 protesters have been killed so far. France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani explains.
Hospital Attack in Ilam 🏥
Videos verified by the Observers team show Iranian security forces attacking a hospital in Ilam, Iran, on the night of 3-4 January. The footage shows security forces firing shotguns and tear gas as they attempt to detain injured protesters.
The attack occurred as security forces attempted to detain injured protesters inside the medical facility. The use of crowd control weapons inside a hospital represents a significant escalation in tactics against demonstrators.
"Videos verified by the Observers team show Iranian security forces attacking a hospital in Ilam, Iran, on the night of 3-4 January"
— France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani
Violence in Arkavaz 🔫
Earlier in the day, security forces opened fire on a protest in the nearby town of Arkavaz. The incident preceded the hospital attack and demonstrates the ongoing pattern of force used against demonstrators.
The protests began in December 2025, driven by Iran’s economic crisis, and have spread nationwide. The geographic spread indicates the widespread nature of the unrest across multiple regions.
Casualty Figures 📊
HRANA says at least 36 protesters have been killed so far. The casualty count reflects the severity of the ongoing conflict between security forces and demonstrators.
The protests, which started in December 2025, have resulted in fatalities across multiple locations as the unrest continues to develop.
Context and Coverage 🌍
France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani explains the situation. The Observers team verified the video footage showing the hospital attack in Ilam.
The protests are driven by Iran’s economic crisis and have spread nationwide since their inception in December 2025. The situation continues to evolve with ongoing reports of security force actions against protesters.
"The footage shows security forces firing shotguns and tear gas as they attempt to detain injured protesters"
— France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani
"Earlier in the day, security forces opened fire on a protest in the nearby town of Arkavaz"
— France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani
"The protests began in December 2025, driven by Iran's economic crisis, and have spread nationwide"
— France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani
"HRANA says at least 36 protesters have been killed so far"
— France24 Observers journalist Ershad Alijani
