2026/01/13Melbourne Iranians Rally Outside U.S. Consulate, Urge “Practical” U.S. Support for Iran’s National Revolution
Iranians in Melbourne gathered outside the U.S. consulate on Tuesday, 23 Dey 1404 (January 13, 2026), voicing support for Iran’s national revolution and calling on the United States to declare firm, tangible backing. The protest highlights continued diaspora mobilization as activists seek to translate international sympathy into concrete diplomatic and policy steps amid the ongoing crackdown inside Iran.
2026/01/13Israeli Energy Minister Warns Iran May Try to Export Domestic Crisis Beyond Its Borders
Israel’s energy minister, who also sits on the country’s political-security cabinet, said Iran’s leadership is in “survival mode” and warned it could attempt to shift its internal crisis outward by escalating beyond its borders. The remarks underscore mounting regional concerns that Tehran, under pressure from domestic unrest, may seek external confrontation or proxy activity to deflect attention and deter further protests.
2026/01/13Von der Leyen Condemns Force Against Iranians, Signals Fast-Track EU Sanctions Push
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the rising toll in Iran is “horrific,” condemning what she described as excessive force and the continued curbing of freedoms “unequivocally.” She noted the EU has already listed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) under the bloc’s human-rights sanctions framework, and said that, in close coordination with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, the Commission will swiftly propose additional sanctions targeting those responsible for the repression—adding that the EU stands with Iranians “marching courageously for their freedom.”
2026/01/13Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi Warns: “If the World Doesn’t Act Now, Bigger Numbers Are Coming”
Shirin Ebadi, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, warned on Instagram that if the international community does not respond now to the ongoing killings in Iran, “we should expect terrifyingly larger numbers.” Referencing a report by Iran International alleging the killing of 12,000 Iranian citizens during the national uprising, Ebadi called for the immediate restoration of internet access, an independent international investigation, and the documentation and prosecution of those she described as responsible for ordering and carrying out the killings.
2026/01/13Former UK Foreign Secretary William Hague: Iran’s Rulers Could Fall Soon
William Hague, the former UK foreign secretary, wrote on X that authoritarian collapses can come suddenly, recalling that Egypt’s foreign minister told him in 2011 everything was “under control” only for the regime to fall hours later. Hague said Iran’s rulers could face a similar outcome soon, arguing their apparent unity is actually a key vulnerability and claiming the state’s coffers are being drained.
2026/01/13Netherlands Summons Iran’s Ambassador, Demands Internet Restoration and Accountability
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel said the Netherlands has summoned the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to protest violence against demonstrators in Iran. In a post on X, van Weel urged Tehran to respect fundamental rights, restore internet access immediately, and ensure those responsible for the violence are held accountable—adding to a growing wave of European diplomatic pressure linked to the crackdown.
2026/01/13Iranian Olympian Reza Ghasemi: “History Will Record Khamenei’s Criminal Regime Spilled Innocent Blood”
Reza Ghasemi, an Iranian sprinter who competed at the London and Rio Olympics and a former national 100m record holder, condemned the crackdown on Iran’s national uprising, writing that “history will record” how Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s “criminal regime” shed innocent blood in the streets. Ghasemi also criticized what he called the “shameful silence” of human-rights institutions and alleged “open support” from China and Russia for the Islamic Republic, adding that the regime’s complete communications blackout was aimed at suffocating the voice of a nation—describing the situation as an “open crime” unfolding before a world that is choosing not to see.
2026/01/13Ex-UK Security Minister Tugendhat: Denying IRGC Crimes Is an Insult to Iranian Lives
Former UK security minister Tom Tugendhat said dismissing the Islamic Republic’s victims amounts to denying reality and putting politics above human life, in comments tied to Iran’s national uprising. He argued that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ record in Iran, Yemen, and Syria reflects systematic repression and human-rights abuses, and said it is willful blindness to deflect attention when people protesting for basic rights are killed—pointing to the regime’s oppression of women and its executions of gay people as part of the broader pattern he described.
2026/01/13UN Rights Chief: Labeling Iran Protesters “Terrorists” to Justify Violence Is Unacceptable
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said he is alarmed by an intensifying crackdown on protesters in Iran, urging an immediate halt to the killing of peaceful demonstrators and calling it “unacceptable” to brand protesters as “terrorists” to justify violence. In a statement on Tuesday, 23 Dey 1404 (January 13, 2026), Türk said reports indicate “hundreds” have been killed nationwide and “thousands” detained, and he urged Iranian authorities to end all forms of violence and repression, restore full internet and communications access, and stop using harsh force against what he described as legitimate demands for fundamental change in governance—echoing patterns seen during the 2022 protests.
2026/01/13Empress Farah Pahlavi Backs Iran’s National Uprising, Says Protesters’ Sacrifice Is Winning Global Support
Empress Farah Pahlavi issued a message expressing support for Iranians’ national uprising, praising protesters’ courage and sacrifice as a key driver of growing international backing. Emphasizing hope and resilience, she said she is confident Iranians will soon be able to celebrate freedom together, adding to a widening chorus of diaspora and international voices endorsing the protest movement.
2026/01/13Iran State TV Says Cafés Linked to Voria Ghafouri, “Mehr o Mah,” and “Saedi-Nia” Sealed for Backing Protesters
Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB) reported that the cafés “Voria Ghafouri,” “Mehr o Mah,” and “Saedi-Nia” have been sealed, citing alleged support for anti-government protesters. The move signals continued pressure on businesses and public figures seen as sympathetic to the protest movement, as authorities expand enforcement measures beyond street-level crackdowns.
2026/01/13Germany’s Foreign Minister: Iran’s Regime “Has No Legitimacy” After Arrests, Torture, and Killings
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the Islamic Republic has “clearly” lost any legitimacy, citing reports that detainees are not only arrested and subjected to severe torture but also that live fire has been used and “many” people have been killed. Wadephul said the regime does not have the backing of the Iranian people and called on Tehran to end the crackdown immediately, adding that Berlin will use all available tools—including sanctions—to increase pressure on the authorities.
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