Leaked Documents Reveal Khamenei’s Secret Plan to Crush Iran Protests with Deadly Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Leaked classified documents from within Iran’s regime have exposed a chilling blueprint approved by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to violently suppress nationwide protests, employing sweeping force, surveillance, and internet blackouts. The documents, reviewed by multiple sources including Fox News Digital, reveal that Iran’s Supreme National Security Council crafted the strategy in response to the 2019 protests sparked by fuel price hikes and economic turmoil.
According to Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the documents were obtained from inside the regime and later accessed by The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK). These files detail how Khamenei personally authorized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to assume full command authority during “armed security situations,” effectively sanctioning the use of lethal force against demonstrators.
The plan includes coordinated internet shutdowns designed to disrupt communication and prevent the organization of protests, a tactic that has drawn international condemnation for its role in stifling dissent and exacerbating Iran’s ongoing economic crisis. Analysts estimate that Iran loses approximately $1.56 million every hour due to these internet restrictions, deepening the hardships faced by ordinary Iranians.
This strategic crackdown follows the pattern of Iran’s security apparatus escalating its measures after the 2019 unrest, which saw thousands killed and detained. The leaked directive underscores a systematic approach to quashing dissent by integrating military, intelligence, and cyber operations under the IRGC’s control.
Experts point to the broader implications of such state-sanctioned repression, highlighting concerns raised by organizations like the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, which have documented Iran’s persistent human rights abuses.
Internet shutdowns have become a hallmark of Iran’s response to civil unrest, a tactic also scrutinized by the Federal Communications Commission and international watchdogs for their impact on freedom of expression and access to information. The leaked documents confirm that these shutdowns are not ad hoc but rather an integral part of a premeditated security strategy.
While the Iranian government has consistently portrayed protests as foreign-instigated unrest, the revelations from these internal files paint a stark picture of a regime prepared to deploy overwhelming force to maintain its grip on power. The IRGC’s enhanced authority during “armed security situations” effectively grants it carte blanche to suppress opposition through lethal means.
International responses to these disclosures have been swift, with calls for renewed sanctions and diplomatic pressure to hold the Iranian leadership accountable. The United States and its allies continue to monitor developments closely, as tensions in the region remain high amid ongoing nuclear negotiations and geopolitical instability.
As Iran grapples with economic challenges and widespread dissatisfaction, the leaked blueprint offers rare insight into the regime’s prioritization of control over reform, underscoring the risks faced by protesters and the broader population seeking change.
For further information on U.S. policy regarding Iran and human rights, see the U.S. Department of State’s Iran page and the Congressional Research Service reports on Iran sanctions and human rights issues.
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