In early January 2026, the world witnessed one of the deadliest crackdowns in modern history during nationwide protests in Iran—now often called the Iran Revolution 2026.

What began in late December 2025 as economic protests over hyperinflation, poverty, and hardship quickly became a massive call for freedom, human rights, and an end to decades of repression. On January 8–9, 2026, security forces (IRGC, Basij, and others) unleashed unprecedented lethal violence: live ammunition fired at heads and torsos, attacks on hospitals and bystanders, mass shootings in cities across Iran, and a total nationwide internet blackout to hide the scale.

Credible estimates from human rights organizations paint a horrifying picture:

Iran's government admits ~3,117 deaths (mostly labeling victims as "rioters").
The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has verified over 6,000–6,800 protester deaths, with thousands more under investigation (total possibly 20,000+ including unverified cases).
Reports from medical sources, leaks, and outlets like Time, The Guardian, Amnesty International, and Iran International suggest the true toll could reach tens of thousands (some estimates as high as 30,000–36,500), making this one of the largest massacres of civilians in Iran's contemporary history.
Thousands more were severely injured (many blinded or maimed), arbitrarily detained (tens of thousands), tortured, subjected to enforced disappearances, or face execution risks.
These are not just numbers—they represent mothers, fathers, children, students, workers, and ordinary citizens demanding basic dignity. The repression continues: families threatened for speaking out, ongoing arrests, and a militarized clampdown to silence dissent.

Google has a powerful platform that reaches billions. Your Doodles have beautifully commemorated cultural moments (like Nowruz), humanitarian themes, and remembrance days. A one-day homepage Doodle—or even a subtle acknowledgment—could:

Honor the victims and bring global awareness to this humanitarian crisis.
Use universal symbols of hope (a candle, ribbon, dove, or Persian-inspired elements) to show solidarity without political partisanship.
Educate users on the universal right to life, freedom of expression, and peaceful protest.
This is not about politics—it's about human rights, remembrance, and preventing further atrocities through visibility.

We ask Google to:

1. Create and display a temporary Doodle (or homepage tribute) dedicated to the victims of the January 2026 mass killings in Iran.
2. Use it to highlight the scale of loss and the ongoing dangers to citizens, including those still imprisoned or at risk.

Sign this petition to show Google that millions care. Share it widely—every signature amplifies the call for awareness and accountability.

Thank you for considering this. In a world where silence can enable suffering, a small act of recognition can mean everything.