Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps abducted injured protesters and removed bodies from a hospital in Isfahan in January 2026, according to information obtained by GFdaily. The actions, which took place at an undisclosed medical facility, mark a significant escalation in the regime's response to ongoing unrest.
What happened at the Isfahan hospital
The IRGC entered the hospital in January and forcibly took injured protesters who were receiving treatment. Separately, they removed bodies from the same facility. The exact number of individuals affected remains unclear, but the operation suggests a coordinated effort to control evidence and silence those wounded in protests.
Witnesses described a heavy security presence during the incident. The hospital staff were reportedly ordered to cooperate, though no official statement has been issued by the IRGC or Iranian authorities. The abduction and removal of bodies raise serious human rights concerns, particularly given the lack of transparency around the fate of those taken.
Prediction market signals leadership uncertainty
Meanwhile, a prediction market tracking political stability in Iran now shows a 25.5% probability of a leadership change by December 31, 2026. The figure, which updates in real time, reflects growing speculation about the durability of the current regime. While prediction markets are not definitive, they aggregate the views of traders who bet on political outcomes.
The 25.5% chance is notable but not a certainty. It suggests that a significant minority of market participants expect a shift at the top within the year. The abduction and body removal in Isfahan could fuel further doubts about the regime's control, though the market's movement will depend on a range of factors.
Observers will watch for any official acknowledgment of the hospital incident. The IRGC has not commented publicly. The prediction market figure, which updates in real time, will be watched closely as the year progresses.
