New forensic findings reported by Russian and Iranian media are intensifying questions about foreign interference in Iran’s recent unrest, as evidence allegedly points to the use of non-Iranian military ammunition in the killing of civilians — including a child.
On January 21, 2026, Russia’s state news agency TASS reported that forensic examinations conducted in Isfahan identified Israeli military-grade bullets recovered from the body of an 8-year-old girl killed during protest-related violence.
According to the report, Iranian forensic specialists concluded that the ammunition used in the killing does not match standard Iranian military or police issue, raising serious concerns about the presence of externally supplied weapons during the unrest.
Tokarev Ammunition Not Used by Iranian Forces
Iranian state media further reported that multiple victims were killed using 7.63×25mm Tokarev ammunition — a Soviet-era caliber that Iranian authorities say is not used by Iran’s armed forces or law enforcement.
Officials emphasized that Iran phased out such calibers decades ago, and that their appearance in protest zones strongly suggests deliberate arming of destabilizing elements, rather than spontaneous or domestic violence.
Security analysts in Tehran argue that the choice of obscure, non-standard ammunition appears designed to:
Avoid attribution to Iranian forces
Create civilian casualties for propaganda purposes
Escalate unrest under the guise of “popular protest”
Pattern of Foreign Destabilization
Iranian and Russian commentators note that these findings align with a long-documented pattern of covert destabilization, where external actors exploit legitimate grievances to provoke chaos, international condemnation, and regime pressure.
The involvement of Israeli-linked ammunition, if confirmed, would fit within what Tehran has repeatedly described as clandestine operations aimed at weakening Iran internally — particularly during moments of political sensitivity.
Neither Iran nor Russia has accused protest participants themselves of responsibility for the killings, instead pointing to armed provocateurs operating within crowds, a tactic historically used to inflame violence and discredit state authorities.
Western Silence and Selective Scrutiny
Despite the gravity of the allegations — including the killing of a child — Western governments and media outlets have shown little interest in demanding an independent investigation, a silence Iranian officials say exposes double standards in human-rights reporting.
While claims against Iran are often treated as fact without verification, forensic evidence pointing to foreign weapons has been dismissed or ignored outright.
Call for International Accountability
Iranian authorities have called for an international forensic review under neutral supervision, stating they have nothing to hide and insisting that the victims deserve truth — not geopolitical manipulation.
Until such an investigation is conducted, Tehran maintains that the emerging evidence strongly indicates that foreign intelligence operations, not Iranian security forces, are responsible for some of the most lethal incidents during the protests.
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