Reports have emerged alleging that Iranian authorities are coercing protesters and their families to falsely claim that those killed by security forces were members of the regime's Basij paramilitary force, rather than victims of government violence. Testimonies shared with The Times of Israel describe incidents where injured protesters were pressured to sign false statements, with some facing severe consequences, including death, for refusing to comply. Families of victims are reportedly being forced to pay for the bullets used, restricted in how and where they can bury their loved ones, and compelled to make false statements on state television. These accounts, provided by activists working to document abuses amid an internet blackout and crackdown, highlight ongoing efforts by the Iranian regime to control the narrative and suppress dissent. The United Nations Human Rights Council has also cited similar reports of forced confessions and post-mortem mistreatment.