2026/01/14Iran International: Former Tractor Player Mojtaba Tarshiz and His Wife Reportedly Killed in Crackdown
Iran International reported that information it received indicates Mojtaba Tarshiz—a former footballer who played for clubs including Nassaji Mazandaran, Tractor, Fajr Sepasi, and Mes Kerman—and his wife were killed during the recent protests by Islamic Republic security forces. The couple, parents of two daughters, were reportedly buried in Karaj on Monday, 22 Dey 1404 (January 12, 2026), in “complete silence.”
2026/01/14Hassan Khomeini: “After the Islamic Republic, You Will Have No Security, No Freedom, No Prosperity”
Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the founder of the Islamic Republic, told Iran’s state broadcaster that the “Pahlavi current” is anti-religious, arguing that in a post–Islamic Republic scenario, people would have “no security, no freedom, and no prosperity.” The remarks reflect the regime’s narrative framing the protests as an existential threat and warning against alternatives linked to the Pahlavi era.
2026/01/14Prince Reza Pahlavi to Mar-a-Lago Gathering: Iranians “Still Standing,” Says Trump’s Pledge Aims to Prevent More Deaths
In a Tuesday message addressed to a Mar-a-Lago gathering at President Donald Trump’s residence, Prince Reza Pahlavi said the Iranian people remain “standing” and continue their struggle despite severe repression and being cut off from the outside world. He said he is confident Trump will stay committed to the pledge he has made regarding Iran—describing it as aimed at preventing further killings, reducing casualties, and ultimately ending the current government. Pahlavi stressed that, unlike the ruling system, Iranians are peace-loving, seek brotherly relations with neighbors, and are not at war with Israel nor hostile to future relations with the Israeli state; he added that Iranian society is diverse and respectful of all religions, in contrast to a government he said has conflicted with religious minorities.
2026/01/14Trump: U.S. Will Act Once It Has “Accurate” Iran Death-Toll Data, Says Iranians Are “Living in Hell”
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday, 23 Dey 1404 (January 13, 2026), that he expects to receive more precise information soon on the number of protesters killed in Iran and that the United States will act based on those figures. Trump said images and reports from Iran have preoccupied him, adding that Washington wants Iranians to “see some freedom” and claiming they are “living in hell.” He argued Iran “used to be a good country,” but said the current authorities have landed themselves in major trouble and appear to have behaved “very badly.”
2026/01/14Turkish Garment Workers, BİRTEK-SEN Union Voice Solidarity With Iran’s Protesters
Striking workers at the “Şık Makas” clothing factory in Turkey and the BİRTEK-SEN union issued a statement expressing support and solidarity with Iranian workers and protesters. The statement said Iran’s authorities are seeking to make the struggle “invisible” by violently suppressing demonstrations and cutting internet access, and urged the international community to amplify the voices of people in Iran.
2026/01/14Iran Reportedly Rushes Huawei-Based “National Cloud” to Enable Long-Term Full Internet Cutoffs
Iran International reported that, alongside the ongoing nationwide communications blackout, the Islamic Republic is moving quickly to launch a new project designed to enable a more complete and prolonged shutdown of internet access. The plan centers on building a “national cloud” on a Huawei platform—described as a far larger version of the Abr Arvan model—intended to host broad public services (including virtual machines), as well as banking and payment rails and other critical infrastructure on the same domestic cloud stack.
2026/01/14Prince Reza Pahlavi Urges Iranians to Keep Fighting, Tells Army Personnel: “You Are Iran’s National Army”
In a new message issued Tuesday night, 23 Dey 1404 (January 13, 2026), Prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to continue their struggle and not allow the regime to portray conditions as “normal.” Referring to President Donald Trump’s recent message, he said the world has not only seen and heard the protesters’ courage and voice, but is now “taking action.” Addressing military personnel, Pahlavi added: “You are the national army of Iran, not the army of the Islamic Republic,” arguing they have a duty to protect fellow citizens and calling on them to join the people while there is still time.
2026/01/13IRGC-Linked Fars CEO: “We Must Stand Firm” on Filtering and Blocking Social Media
The CEO of Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said authorities should “stand firm” on filtering and shutting down social media platforms. The remarks reinforce the push for tighter information controls as Iran faces continuing unrest and authorities rely on communications restrictions to limit mobilization and narrative spillover.
2026/01/13Iran–Baghdad Flights: Al Arabiya Reports Cancellations, Iraq Denies Broad Suspension
Al Arabiya reported that flights from Iran to Baghdad have been canceled, but Iraq’s Transport Ministry has rejected claims of a general suspension of air travel between the two countries, saying operations continue normally. Kurdistan24, citing airport tracking and schedules, said at least one Tehran–Baghdad flight appears to have been canceled—suggesting disruptions may be partial and evolving rather than a blanket halt.
2026/01/13Germany Urges Citizens to Leave Iran, Advises Stockpiling Essentials
Germany’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement urging its citizens to leave Iran, while advising those who remain to take precautionary steps, including keeping sufficient supplies of water, food, medication, fuel, and communication tools. The advisory underscores rising security and logistics risks as the situation inside Iran remains volatile and access to services can be disrupted with little warning.
2026/01/13Trump to Iranian Protesters: “Keep Protesting, Take Over Your Institutions”—“Help Is on the Way”
U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue demonstrations and “take over your institutions,” saying “help is on the way.” Trump also warned that those responsible for the crackdown will “pay a heavy price,” calling on people to document and record the names of those involved in repression.
2026/01/13French Unions Back Iran Protests, Demand End to Crackdown and Executions
Five French trade-union confederations issued a joint statement expressing full support for the protests in Iran, arguing they have emerged amid economic collapse, hyperinflation, and a rapid spread of poverty. The unions said the Islamic Republic has responded to what they called a broad popular mobilization with intensified repression, systematic human-rights violations, and attacks on fundamental freedoms, while criminalizing social and labor demands and using the judiciary and security apparatus to intimidate and crush collective dissent. They also highlighted women’s central role in the demonstrations and warned that women face especially harsh repression, including mass arrests, sexual violence, and other physical abuses. The unions urged France, the EU, and international bodies to act to end the crackdown and guarantee basic freedoms, calling for the release of all detainees, compliance with international obligations (including core ILO conventions and human-rights covenants), and an immediate halt to executions—adding they will pursue these demands at national, European, and international levels. Signatories: CFDT, CGT, UNSA, Solidaires, and the National Union of Independent Trade Unions.
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