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IranWire reported that Ali Dehghan-Joughan , the brother of Abdolfattah Soltani’s spouse, was killed during protests in Tehran on Friday, 19 Dey 1404 (January 9, 2026) after being shot by security forces. The report says he was shot in the head. The details are based on IranWire’s reporting and cannot be independently verified from the information provided.
IranWire says it received videos from Siahkal in Gilan province showing protest activity on the night of Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) . The footage reportedly shows fires and heavy smoke in the filmed area, while a group of protesters can be heard chanting “Javid Shah.”
IranWire reported that Iranian actor Mohammad Sadeghi was detained during a protest by Iranians in Paris on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (21 Dey 1404) held in support of the ongoing unrest in Iran. The outlet noted that two days before the rally , Sadeghi—also known as Pashutan Ahangar —posted an Instagram story urging young Iranians in Europe to enter Islamic Republic embassies without police authorization , a call that drew attention ahead of the demonstration.
IranWire says it received videos from Tehran’s Punak neighborhood showing a protest gathering on the night of Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) . In the footage, demonstrators light fires and chant “Azadi, Azadi” (“Freedom, freedom”). Additional images from the same protest reportedly capture other slogans, including “Javid Shah” and “We fight, we die—we will take Iran back.”
IranWire says it has received a video showing a protest march in Tehran’s Ekbatan district on the night of Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) . In the footage, demonstrators chant: “Arteshi-ha betarsid, ma hame ba ham hastim” (“Army forces, be afraid—we are all together”), signaling continued nighttime mobilization in the capital despite heavy security pressure and communications disruptions.
IranWire said it received a video showing a protest march in Ekbatan, Tehran , on the night of Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) . In the footage, demonstrators chant: “Arteshi-ha betarsid, ma hame ba ham hastim” (“Army forces, be afraid—we are all together”), reflecting continued nighttime mobilization in the capital despite heavy security pressure and communications disruptions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that 53 mosques were set on fire during the protests and alleged that “even the wounded were not spared” and were “finished off.” He also said Iran’s foreign ministry holds “documents, evidence, and audio files” that he alleges point to U.S. and Israeli involvement in what he called recent “terrorist movements.” Araghchi further claimed that some recorded audio includes instructions to “shoot anyone, even ordinary civilians,” framing the unrest as externally directed and escalating the government’s security narrative.
Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, head of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, told judges on Monday, 22 Dey 1404 (January 12, 2026) to be ready for what he called “blood vengeance” for those he described as “martyrs of recent terrorist acts.” The language signals a harder prosecutorial posture as authorities frame unrest and violence through a security lens, raising concerns among rights advocates about fast-tracked cases and harsher punishments under intensified political pressure.
Iran’s state broadcaster said that while the nationwide internet shutdown continues, a number of “online services” have been reactivated within what officials describe as the “National Internet.” The move signals a shift toward limited, controlled connectivity—keeping selected domestic platforms and basic services running while broad access to the global internet remains heavily restricted.
The University of Tehran’s Educational Deputy announced that all undergraduate student dormitories will be closed for at least 10 days , with dorm operations suspended from 23 Dey to 2 Bahman . While the official notice focuses on the closure itself, Iranian rights outlet IranWire and student-linked reporting have framed the move as an attempt to reduce the likelihood of student demonstrations by dispersing students from dormitories.
Iran’s government said late Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) that it will hold three days of public mourning for those affiliated with the Islamic Republic who were killed during the Dey 1404 unrest. The cabinet statement, however, made no reference to protesters killed by security forces and did not address allegations of lethal crackdowns—especially following the internet shutdown —highlighting a widening gap between official messaging and accounts describing civilian casualties.
UNICEF said it is deeply concerned by reports of children and adolescents being killed and injured amid Iran’s nationwide unrest (Dey 1404), calling on all parties—authorities, those involved in protests, communities, and families—to take every measure to protect children. The UN agency stressed that children must be safeguarded from any actions that endanger their lives, liberty, or mental and physical well-being, and urged an end to all forms of violence and abuse affecting minors.