2026/01/13UK Foreign Secretary: London Working “Tirelessly” to Protect Britons as It Summons Iran’s Ambassador
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said London is working “tirelessly” to ensure the safety of British citizens in Iran, while condemning Iran’s supreme leader over what she described as a “horrific and ruthless massacre” of protesters. Cooper added that the UK summoned the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to underline the severity of the situation, signaling heightened diplomatic pressure alongside consular concerns.
2026/01/13Reports: Iranian Security Forces Remove Wounded Protesters From Hospitals, Tighten Control Over Medical Centers
Reports sent to Iran International by audience members claim security forces have imposed a heavy security presence in hospitals in Tehran and other cities and have transferred injured protesters from medical facilities. Some accounts allege officers raided hospitals, removed patients who were being treated for injuries linked to the crackdown, and took them to undisclosed locations, while other reports say security bodies have stripped hospital management and medical staff of authority—controlling movement, shifts, and the ability of nurses and doctors to treat the wounded.
2026/01/13Iran Army Chief Hatami: Israel Threat Is “Real” and “Existential,” We’re Preparing Accordingly
Amir Hatami, commander of Iran’s regular army, said the threat posed by Israel is “real” and “existential,” adding that Iran is preparing itself in line with the scale of that threat. The remarks signal heightened official messaging on external risks as regional tensions remain elevated alongside unrest and security pressures at home.
2026/01/13Khamenei Office Bulletin Labels Protesters “Blind Terrorists,” Vows to “Put Them in Their Place”
A bulletin titled “Voice of Iran,” described as affiliated with Iran’s supreme leader’s office, accused street protesters of “terrorism,” saying state forces would “put them in their place.” The outlet claimed demonstrators had turned “protest into unrest” and “unrest into blind terrorism,” while alleging protesters committed unspecified “crimes,” reflecting an intensified narrative that frames dissent as security threats as the crackdown escalates.
2026/01/13German MEP: Iran’s Regime “Near the End,” Calls for EU Terror Listing of IRGC
Hanna Neumann, a German member of the European Parliament, wrote on X that Iran’s regime is “close to its end” and no longer has any legitimacy. Neumann urged the European Union to place Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on the EU’s terrorist list, adding to a growing chorus in Europe pushing for tougher measures against Tehran amid the ongoing unrest.
2026/01/13Kallas: EU Weighing Additional Sanctions on Iran
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the bloc is reviewing further sanctions against the Islamic Republic, signaling that Brussels may expand punitive measures as scrutiny intensifies over Tehran’s actions and the ongoing crackdown. Her remarks align with a broader push among European officials to tighten pressure through targeted restrictions.
2026/01/13Journalist Says Pro-Iran Iraqi Shiite Militias Aiding Crackdown Inside Iran, Cites Ex-Iraqi Official
Troske Sadeghi told Iran International that a former Iraqi official identified as “Qanbar” has alleged that Iranian-backed Shiite militias—previously accused of involvement in the violent repression of peaceful Iraqi protesters in 2019—are now assisting Ali Khamenei’s regime in suppressing protests inside Iran. According to Sadeghi, the ex-official said the presence of these forces in Tehran and their reported participation in the crackdown would corroborate recent reports suggesting Iran-linked units may have been deployed from Iraq into Iran, describing the alleged actions as “crimes against humanity” and criticizing the Iraqi government’s role.
2026/01/13Iran Footballer Majid Hosseini: Internet Blackouts Are the Regime’s “Usual Pattern” Before a Massacre
Majid Hosseini, an Iran national team defender and a Kayserispor player in Turkey, condemned the Islamic Republic’s internet shutdown, writing in an Instagram story that it is the regime’s “usual pattern” ahead of a “massacre.” Hosseini added that nearly 90 million Iranians have been pushed into a “digital blackout” since January 8, 2026—“no internet, no phone calls”—as authorities intensify efforts to contain Iran’s national uprising. Former national team captain Ashkan Dejagah and ex-national team goalkeeper Amir Abedzadeh posted similar stories, amplifying the message from prominent sports figures.
2026/01/13Von der Leyen: EU to Fast-Track New Sanctions on Iran Crackdown Officials
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that the EU will “swiftly” propose additional sanctions targeting individuals responsible for repressing protests in Iran. Writing on X, von der Leyen called the rising number of casualties “horrific,” and said she unequivocally condemns the excessive use of force and the continued restriction of freedoms—signaling a push to accelerate punitive measures as pressure mounts over the crackdown.
2026/01/13Ex-UK Home Secretary Braverman Urges Britain to List IRGC as a Terror Group
Suella Braverman, a UK MP and former home secretary, wrote on X that Britain should designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, arguing it is necessary to protect the British public. The call adds to growing pressure in UK politics for tougher measures against Tehran as scrutiny intensifies over the crackdown in Iran and the IRGC’s broader regional role..
2026/01/13CENTCOM Opens New Air & Missile Defense Coordination Cell at Al Udeid, Qatar
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and regional partners inaugurated a new coordination hub at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on 22 Dey 1404 (January 12, 2026) to strengthen integrated air and missile defense across the Middle East. The new Middle Eastern Air Defense–Combined Defense Operations Cell (MEAD-CDOC) is embedded inside the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) and will be staffed by U.S. and partner-nation personnel, with CENTCOM noting the Qatar-based CAOC—operating for more than two decades—includes representatives from 17 countries coordinating regional military air assets.
2026/01/13Dutch Author-Investor: “The Real Genocide Is Happening in Iran” Under “Criminal Ayatollahs”
Han van Tellingen, a Dutch writer and investor, wrote on X that what he called the “real genocide” is happening today in Iran—against the country’s people—at the hands of “criminal Islamist ayatollahs.” In his post, he also questioned where those who previously spoke about a “red line” are now, adding to a widening stream of international voices condemning the crackdown and urging stronger external responses.
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