Round-up of #IranProtests Day 11:**Glimpses of the Flames of the Iranian People’s Uprising and Nationwide Clashes by Youth and Resistance Fighters**
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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 zone,” the momentum has only accelerated. On Wednesday, reports indicate that the spirit of resistance has spread further, with students, market merchants, and even political prisoners uniting in their call for the downfall of the regime.
Day 11 Roundup: Strikes hit key energy sector; regime uses live fire as protests engulf over 20 cities
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the uprising expanded significantly in both geography and intensity. While merchants continued their strikes in major economic hubs, the movement struck a strategic blow to the regime with workers at the South Pars refineries joining the strike. Violence escalated with reports of live ammunition used against protesters in western Iran.
Key highlights from today include:
Oil Sector Joins: In a major development, workers at the South Pars refineries have joined the nationwide strikes, threatening the regime’s economic lifeline.
Violence and Live Fire: The regime’s brutality intensified. In Lordegan (western Iran), a protester was critically wounded by live ammunition. Gunfire was reported in Karaj’s Hesarak Bazaar, and Maryam Rajavi confirmed live fire by IRGC forces in Kermanshah.
Forces Forced to Retreat: In Bojnurd, massive crowds forced security forces to retreat to rooftops to avoid confrontation. Similarly, in Qazvin, protesters successfully pushed back security units.
Shiraz in Revolt: A widespread strike has taken hold of the Shiraz Bazaar. Clashes have intensified with the regime deploying water cannons, while protesters used dump trucks to deposit stones for barricades.
Nationwide Shutdown: Bazaars in Tabriz, Rasht, Qazvin, Ahvaz, and multiple districts of Tehran (including the industrial sectors) have completely shuttered.
Student Unity: Female students in Qom and students in Zanjan joined their peers in Kermanshah, chanting, “This year is the year of blood.”
Update—16:30 CET
Regime opens fire in Lordegan and Karaj; South Pars workers join the strike
As the sun sets on the eleventh day of the uprising, the situation has escalated into violent confrontations in several cities. The regime, unable to contain the spreading unrest, has resorted to lethal force.
Massive crowds in Bojnurd and Qazvin force agents to retreat
In a display of overwhelming people power, the residents of Bojnurd staged one of the largest demonstrations of the uprising so far. The Bazaar joined the strike, and the crowds were so massive that security forces, fearing for their safety, retreated to the rooftops.
Similarly, in Qazvin, where the main bazaar and Khayyam Street are completely shut down, protesters pushed back against security forces, forcing them to retreat. The chants of “Death to the dictator” rang
out across the city.
