“Don’t Take Us to a Hospital”: A Protest Shooting in Iran
A woman named Tara recalls a terrifying protest in Iran. She and a friend attended a gathering in Isfahan. Security forces then arrived on motorcycles and shouted at the crowd.
Her friend pleaded with an armed officer. She said, “Just don’t shoot us.” However, the officer immediately fired several shots directly at them. Injured and Seeking Refuge
Both women fell to the ground. Their clothes were completely covered in blood. Fortunately, people helped them get into a car.
Tara was desperately afraid. She told the driver, “Don’t take us to a hospital.” She feared arrest by security forces more than her wounds.
Hidden Care and Lasting Scars
Every alleyway was full of security personnel. Therefore, Tara asked a couple at their door for shelter. This kind couple let the injured women into their home.
They hid there until dawn. Afterwards, they found a trusted doctor. He cleaned the birdshot wounds on their legs.
A surgeon later tried to help at home. However, he gave them a grim warning. He said, “They cannot all be removed and will remain in your bodies.”
This Iran protest shooting ordeal shows the extreme risks protesters face. All names have been changed to protect their safety.
