{
  "id": 11249945,
  "title": "In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/in-their-own-voice-how-irans-citizens-documented-januarys-massacres",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T18:12:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-910338"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the aftermath of Iran's January uprising, citizens have provided a unique perspective through the documentary \"This Is Our Story\" by the Persian-language news outlet Manoto TV. Nine months after the bloodiest days, the four-part documentary, assembled from over 10,000 recordings made by ordinary Iranians, offers a firsthand account of the events that unfolded. The uprising began on December 28, fueled by economic struggles and dissatisfaction with the Islamic Republic. As the demonstrations grew, so did the anger, shifting from economic grievances to demands for the end of the regime and the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The cameras captured the transformation, from initially relaxed protests to confrontations with authorities. The regime's communication shutdown severely hindered reporting, but Iranians continued to record, documenting the chaos and violence that followed. The documentary presents a raw and unfiltered view of the uprising, showcasing the shift in mood and the ultimate descent into chaos as the regime resorted to violence against its own people.",
  "summary": "IRAN AFFAIRS: There is now another account of those weeks by the Iranians who were living through them, one that was recorded as events unfolded live.",
  "key_points": [
    "Citizens documented Iran's January uprising through 10,000+ recordings",
    "Uprising began Dec 28, fueled by economic struggles and regime dissatisfaction",
    "Documentary \"This Is Our Story\" offers raw, unfiltered account of chaos"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}