Iran is facing a difficult economic time. This has led to many people protesting in the streets. However, the government has responded strongly. Security forces have reportedly used real bullets and other weapons against protestors. This has created a feeling of fear and violence. For more than three weeks, the internet has been shut down across the country. This makes it hard for people to share information and for others to see what is happening. Some areas look like places of fighting.
The protests started because people were angry about the falling value of Iran's money. Citizens from different groups joined the protests. The government's response has become more violent. They first used tear gas. Now, they are using small metal pellets and live bullets. Many people have been hurt. The injured are hiding in homes because hospitals are full or too dangerous.
One person named Parnia saw the violence. She said it felt like a war. She saw people get hurt and blood on the ground. She also said that women and men of all ages were protesting together.
The internet shutdown has made it very hard to get news. It helps the government control information. It also makes it difficult to know how many people are hurt. This lack of communication adds to the fear in the country.
The protests began in the capital, Tehran. Now, they are happening in more places. People are shouting against the country's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Some people are also asking for the king to return. This shows that people are unhappy with both the economy and the government.
It is not clear what will happen next. Using so much force against people and blocking the internet might make people more angry. The government wants to stop the protests. However, the reasons for the protests, like money problems and a wish for change, are still there. This suggests more problems may come for Iran.