The death toll in Iran ranges from 12,000 to 20,000 people, while President Donald Trump has said he is considering involving the United States.
Even still, the Iranian government doesn't seem to be letting up.
In response, local Iranians in the Reno area held a protest under the Reno arch on Wednesday.
For hours, protesters were chanting for freedom, peace, and for the U.S. to get involved.
"Please help us," said Arman Sharifi, a protester asking anyone to join in on the fight.
Most of those in attendance are directly impacted. Many of them have family in Iran, and due to the blackout, none of them know how their family is doing.
The phone lines and internet are still down, causing many of them to be scared for their loved ones and other Iranians.
"So I have my parents and my sister still living in Iran, and since six days ago, I don't have any communication with them," said Amir Sharifian, protester. "I'm not sure if they are alive even, because this regime is really brutal."Â
"I have family, I have no idea how my families are there," said Sara Sayyadi, protester. "The internet is shut down, and I am looking at the bodies. There are some names out there. There are some figures, photos of people who died, who are slaughtered, and every day I'm just looking at them, and then I'm just worried that they might be my family."
Many protesters are asking for the United States to step in and help.
"I just want President Trump to take action right now," Sharfi said. "Really, we don't have any time. He will be the hero of Iran not for now but for all the history."
Many stressed that this is not the first time something like this has happened.
"2010, my friend was killed in similar protests by the regime," Sharfi said.
Which is why they say the fight will continue until peace is achieved.
"This is not the first and last fight. We're going to do our best for our fellow brothers and sisters, our friends, we're going to be their voice," said Homy Fath, protester.
This protest was not nationally organized. It was independently created by lots of Iranian students and staff at the University of Nevada, Reno.
