Iran's national police chief, Ahmad-Reza Radan, announced a limited three-day amnesty for young individuals described as 'deceived, not enemy soldiers' who participated in recent anti-government protests. Radan stated on state television that these individuals would be 'treated with leniency by the Islamic republic system' if they surrender within the given timeframe. This offer comes amidst official claims from Iranian authorities that 'partial calm' has returned to many cities, with state media reporting quiet streets, reopened shops, and resumed schools following a prolonged communications blackout. However, this narrative of returning calm is strongly contradicted by numerous credible international reports and human rights organizations. Accounts from inside Iran describe a 'widening crackdown' and 'mass killings under the cover of digital darkness' by security forces. Estimates for the death toll of protesters vary significantly, with figures ranging from 3,300 to as high as 20,000, and reports of hundreds of thousands injured. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have documented the unlawful use of lethal force, including rifles and shotguns, against mostly peaceful protesters. The internet blackout, which has been in place for weeks, continues to severely impede communication and independent verification of events, raising concerns about the true scale of the violence. The protests, which began in late December 2025 over economic grievances, quickly escalated into the most significant challenge to Iran's leadership in years. The United Nations has also raised alarm over the deadly protests and the potential for capital punishment against detainees.