Leaked video footage from Kermanshah, Iran, has surfaced showing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) units firing on protesters during recent demonstrations. The night-time footage depicts chaotic scenes with bright tracer rounds and visible muzzle flashes as protesters attempt to flee, accompanied by audio of rapid gunfire and distant cries.

The incident is part of a broader wave of anti-regime protests that erupted across Iran in late December 2025, fueled by economic grievances and political repression. Human rights groups report that at least five demonstrators were killed in Kermanshah on January 8 alone, contributing to a death toll exceeding 11 nationwide by early January. Amnesty International and other observers have documented these killings as part of what is now widely referred to as the 2026 Iran massacres.

The leaked video underscores the severity of the regime’s crackdown on civilians. Observers note that the footage provides rare visual confirmation of the IRGC’s tactics during anti-government protests, including the use of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators. Such actions have drawn international condemnation and renewed calls for accountability, as footage continues to circulate despite government attempts to control information and enforce internet blackouts.

The Kermanshah incident exemplifies the broader pattern of violence across Iran, highlighting both the risks faced by protesters and the increasing scrutiny on the Islamic Republic’s handling of dissent. Analysts say these events may further escalate domestic unrest and attract heightened international attention to Iran’s human rights situation.