By John Gizzi Amid the recent government shutdown of the internet and all electronic communications from Iran, and subsequent reports that the three-week-old uprising was subsiding, the leader of the largest Iranian exile group told Newsmax that the rebellion against the 47-year-old theocratic regime continues “unabated.” “Even now, clashes and running battles between the people and rebellious youth on one side, and the regime’s repressive forces on the other continue,” said

News Report: London Demonstration – Saturday, 24 January On Saturday, 4 Bahman, corresponding to 24 January, as part of the ongoing protests and activities of freedom-seeking Iranians abroad, a large demonstration was held in front of the UK Prime Minister’s Office in London in support of the uprising of the Iranian people. At this gathering, hundreds of Iranians residing in London from various social and professional backgrounds—including supporters of the People’s Mojahedin

The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), an opposition group headquartered overseas, said on Wednesday it has received reports of sexual assault against teenage protesters taken prisoner during the regime’s brutal crackdown on demonstrations this month. Protests erupted across Iran in late December after the economy collapsed and the value of Iranian currency evaporated. The regime responded with horrifying levels of violence under the cover of an  Internet blackout

The European Parliament building in Strasbourg. (Attribution: © Cayambe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a sweeping resolution condemning what it described as the “brutal repression and mass murders” carried out by Iran’s authorities against nationwide protests, calling for urgent, tougher measures against Tehran, including the full designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. The re

Jalal Arani Jan 17, 2026 A video from Tehranpars has been circulating through activist channels in recent days— recorded on Friday, January 9 (19 Dey) , during the internet blackout, and attributed to the area around Police Station 126 (Narmak), on Baghdarnia Street . In the footage, sustained bursts of gunfire puncture the soundscape; the account that accompanied the video claims at least 262 distinct shots or bursts can be counted. Two armed men appear on the station roof

Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) In an exclusive interview with Just the News , Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), described Iran’s current uprising as a decisive and more advanced phase of a revolutionary process that began in 2017. Speaking on January 15, 2026, Mrs. Rajavi said the protests differ sharply from those in 2019 and 2022 due to their nationwide scope, high

Translation: Solidarity Demonstration with the Iranian Uprising in London On Saturday, January 17, hundreds of freedom-loving Iranians, supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), gathered in front of the British Prime Minister’s Office (10 Downing Street). The demonstration was held in support of the Iranian people’s uprising and to call for regime change by the people and the organized resistance. Speakers at the event included Naghmeh Rajabi, Azad

Nationwide Uprising- No. 41 Maryam Rajavi: This Is a Major Crime Against Humanity, and Its Architects and Perpetrators Will Face Justice The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) announced that the death toll from the nationwide uprising, which began on December 28, 2025, has surpassed 3,000 as of January 11, 2026. The figures are based on investigations drawing on local sources, hospitals, forensic medicine centers, and the families of those killed or disappear

LONDON – January 11, 2026  – Today, hundreds of free Iranians and members of various Anglo-Iranian communities gathered in a spirited demonstration outside Downing Street  to declare their firm solidarity with the nationwide uprising in Iran, which has reached a peak on its 14th day. The rally, organized by the Association of Iranian Academics in the UK  and the Association of Anglo-Iranian Women , saw a significant turnout of youth, legal experts, and former political prison

A recent report by The Guardian  highlights the central role of Iranian women and youth in shaping the future of Iran amid the ongoing nationwide uprising. The article notes that female activists and young campaigners, both inside Iran and in exile, are leading the push for a new political direction after decades of repression under the Islamic Republic. The report focuses on Iranian activists in the UK who have mobilized in support of the protests, expressing growing hope th

The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has reached its fifteenth day on Sunday, January 11, 2026. What began as an outcry against economic devastation has solidified into a relentless political movement calling for the downfall of the regime. Following a volatile fourteenth day marked by fierce clashes in different cities, the people have maintained their momentum. On Sunday, the spirit of resistance continued with renewed strikes in the provinces

Live report | Friday, January 9, 2026 The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has entered its thirteenth day on Friday, January 9, 2026. Following a turbulent twelfth day, which saw general strikes across western Iran and the martyrdom of eight protesters in Lordegan, the flame of resistance has spread to the southeast. On Friday, the brave people of Zahedan took to the streets after prayers, defying a massive security presence and a near-total inte

Live report | Thursday, January 8, 2026 The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has entered its twelfth day on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Sparked on December 28, 2025, by the collapse of the rial and soaring inflation, the movement has rapidly evolved from economic grievances into a full-scale revolution seeking the overthrow of the regime. Following a historic eleventh day, the uprising has shown no signs of abating. On Thursday, the scope of disse

Live report | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has entered its eleventh day on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. What began on December 28, 2025, as a protest against economic collapse has firmly transformed into a political revolution. Following a historic tenth day, which saw the people of Abdanan (Ilam Province) temporarily liberate their city and occupy a police station while Tehran’s Grand Bazaar resembled a “war zon

Live report | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has reached its tenth day on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The movement, which began as an economic protest in the Grand Bazaar, has evolved into a full-scale political confrontation calling for the downfall of the regime. Following a volatile ninth day marked by mass arrests in Ilam and gunfire in Kermanshah, the people have returned to the streets. On Tuesday morning, the c

Nationwide Uprising- No. 19 Nightly demonstrations and hit-and-run clashes, with chants of ‘Death to Khamenei,’ erupt in Tehran and other cities. Strikes hit Tehran’s Bazaar, armed clashes are reported in Nurabad Mamasani, and funerals for martyrs are held in Hafshejan, Kuhdasht, and Malekshahi. On the evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, the eighth day of the nationwide uprising, Tehran and many other cities witnessed intense demonstrations and clashes between rebellious yout

As Iran’s nationwide uprising enters its second week, protests have spread to all provinces, marking one of the most extensive waves of resistance in recent years. In a message marking the start of the second week, Maryam Rajavi honored the young victims of state violence, including 15-year-old Mostafa Fallahi killed by the IRGC in Azna, and saluted the courage of a fearless generation determined to overthrow the ruling religious dictatorship. On Day 8 of the uprising, strike

Gathering of Iranians Residing in London, Organized by the Academics in Exile Association, in Support of the Iran Uprising London – Saturday, January 3, 2026 (Dey 13, 1404): On the seventh day of the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people—now spread to more than 70 cities across 25 provinces—hundreds of freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the resistance gathered in a passionate demonstration in London to carry the voice of protesters inside Iran to the world. This de

In a powerful display of international solidarity, more than 400 prominent women leaders from across the globe issued an urgent public statement on December 23, 2025, demanding the immediate release of Zahra Tabari, a political prisoner currently facing imminent execution in Iran. The signatories include Nobel Peace Prize laureates, former heads of state, United Nations officials, and human rights defenders who have united to condemn the Iranian regime’s use of the death pen