2026/01/13Pezeshkian Government Confirms Landline and Internet Cuts, Cites “Security Conditions”
Fatemeh Mohajerani, spokesperson for President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government, confirmed at a press briefing that citizens’ landline telephone service and internet access have been cut, saying that “under security conditions” the matter is outside the control of civilian ministries. She added she had been told emergency lines remain available but said she had not personally verified it, describing the country’s situation as “exceptional.” Commenting on U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over the crackdown, Mohajerani said the government hopes “no war” happens anywhere—especially in Iran.
2026/01/13Iran International Editorial Board: “The Killing of 12,000 Iranians Will Not Be Buried in Silence”
Iran International’s editorial board said it will publish its findings after what it described as thorough verification and assessment of information, and that it plans to provide the material to relevant international bodies and institutions. In a statement, the outlet declared that the alleged killing of 12,000 Iranian citizens “will not remain in silence,” signaling an intent to push for international scrutiny and accountability.
2026/01/13Catherine Shakdam Urges Action: “Clerics Have Occupied a Country—Iranians Deserve Freedom”
Catherine Shakdam wrote on X criticizing what she called Western claims of standing with freedom-seekers, arguing that “the mullahs have occupied an entire country” and that Iranians “deserve freedom.” In her post, she called on audiences to “wake up,” adding to a growing stream of international commentary amplifying support for Iran’s protest movement.
2026/01/13Trump Convenes U.S. Security Meeting to Weigh Iran Options After Tehran Outreach
U.S. President Donald Trump said he has received an outreach from the Islamic Republic seeking negotiations, but stressed that the U.S. military has also presented him with multiple response options on Iran that will be reviewed in a national security session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The remarks come as Washington signals it is weighing a range of potential steps—while linking any diplomatic track to developments on the ground amid Iran’s protest crackdown.
2026/01/13Jeremy Corbyn: Iranians Have the Right to Protest Without Fear of Repression
Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the UK Labour Party, wrote on X that he was “shocked” by reports of protesters being killed in Iran. He added that Iranians have the right to protest peacefully “without fear of repression or foreign interference,” as international voices continue to weigh in on the crackdown and the wider unrest.
2026/01/13Araghchi Confirms Internet Cut, Frames Protests as “U.S.-Israel War” Campaign
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that internet access in Iran was cut during the recent protests, arguing security forces were “forced” to intervene and decide on an outage. Referring to 18 Dey 1404 (January 8, 2026)—when Iranians went into the streets for what he characterized as “peaceful protests”—Araghchi described it as the “13th day of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran,” claiming that what was not achieved in a “12-day war” was being pursued by fomenting tensions inside Iranian society. He added that the internet shutdown was carried out “with God’s help.”
2026/01/13Over 4,000 Doctors Condemn Deadly Violence and Internet Blackouts in Iran, Urge International Action
More than 4,000 doctors signed an online petition condemning what they described as deadly violence and internet shutdowns in Iran. Citing their professional obligations and medical oath, the signatories called for urgent, independent action by international bodies—including the United Nations and the World Medical Association—to help protect civilian lives amid the ongoing unrest.
2026/01/13Iran Defense Minister Responds to Trump Warning: “We’ll Have a Surprise” for Threats
Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s defense minister, responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over the regime’s crackdown on protests by saying the Islamic Republic would deliver “a surprise” to counter threats. He added that any “attackers” would endure “a lot of pain and suffering” from these surprises, escalating official rhetoric as tensions rise around Iran’s internal unrest.
2026/01/13Israeli GOP Figure Urges Europe to Recall Ambassadors From Tehran, Expel Iranian Diplomats
Mark Zell, described as a senior figure with Republicans Overseas Israel, wrote on X urging European governments to recall their ambassadors from Tehran, shut down their embassies, and expel Iranian diplomats as a show of support for the Iranian people. Zell also claimed the Iranian regime recently invited several European ambassadors to watch what he called “fake propaganda videos” that, he said, falsely depict protesters dressed as security forces firing at civilians—calling the move “regrettable” and “pathetic.”
2026/01/13Iranians Rally in Hamburg Back Iran’s National Revolution
Iranians living in Hamburg held a protest on Monday, 22 Dey (January 12, 2026), gathering alongside several people who reportedly suffered eye injuries and a group of “justice-seeking” mothers, to voice support for Iran’s national revolution. Demonstrators chanted slogans against the Islamic Republic, signaling continued diaspora mobilization in Europe in parallel with unrest inside Iran.
2026/01/13Canberra Embassy Clip Fuels Lion-and-Sun “Flag Wave” Abroad
A social-media video circulating online claims pro– Prince Reza Pahlavi supporters raised Iran’s Lion-and-Sun flag on the grounds of Iran’s diplomatic site in Canberra , as diaspora groups increasingly stage symbolic actions at Iranian missions worldwide. The footage is not independently verified, but it follows a notable escalation in Australia’s Iran-related tensions: in late August 2025 , Canberra expelled Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi and other officials after Australian authorities cited intelligence linking Tehran to antisemitic attacks. It also echoes a widely reported incident in London on January 10, 2026 , when a protester pulled down the Islamic Republic flag at Iran’s embassy and replaced it with the Lion-and-Sun flag, leading to arrests.
2026/01/13Santiago: Lion-and-Sun Flag Placed on Iran Embassy Door
A video received by Iran International shows a group of Iranians living in Chile placing the Lion-and-Sun flag on the entrance door of the Islamic Republic’s embassy in Santiago on Tuesday, 23 Dey 1404 (Jan. 13, 2026) . The action follows a widening wave of diaspora demonstrations and symbolic flag displays at Iranian diplomatic sites worldwide as protests continue inside Iran amid an extended communications blackout.
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