2026/01/12Kayhan Kalhor Urges Musicians to Join Iran’s Uprising, Cites “2,000 Dead” Claim
Iranian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor reacted to the ongoing “national uprising” in an Instagram story, writing that for four decades his instrument has “wept over the coffins” of loved ones and calling on musicians to join him by dedicating their voices to the Iranian people. Kalhor said Iranians have endured decades of humiliation, discrimination, and sacrifice under a regime they “never chose” and still reject, and warned that young Iranians are now facing relentless brutality as violence spreads across cities nationwide. He also claimed that “2,000 people have lost their lives,” a figure that cannot be independently verified from the information provided.
2026/01/12Prince Reza Pahlavi: Regime Propaganda and Communications-Cut Apparatuses Are “Legitimate Targets”
In a new video message to Iranians on Sunday night, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026), Prince Reza Pahlavi urged people to hold central city streets and said institutions responsible for the regime’s “false propaganda” and for cutting communications should be treated as “legitimate targets.” He argued the Islamic Republic is facing a serious shortage of repression forces, describing intensified gunfire as a sign of fear and weakening control rather than strength, and warned the regime should not be given “time to breathe” after what he called heavy blows from protesters. He also appealed to state employees and members of the armed and security forces to either join the people or be remembered as complicit, and told Iranians abroad that Iran’s embassies and consulates “belong to the nation” and should be represented with Iran’s national flag rather than the Islamic Republic’s.
2026/01/12FlightRadar24 Shows Sparse Skies Over Western Iran as Airlines Cancel Tehran Routes
Flight-tracking data from FlightRadar24 indicated a sharp drop in overflights across western Iran, a pattern often seen when carriers route around perceived escalation risk. In recent days, multiple airlines have cancelled services to Iranian cities—Reuters reported widespread cancellations on Dubai–Iran routes (notably flydubai), alongside cancellations by Turkish Airlines, AJet and Pegasus, while other reporting also cited Qatar Airways suspensions and Lufthansa among carriers halting Iran services. The pullback underscores how quickly aviation risk-pricing can tighten when security concerns rise and visibility deteriorates on the ground.
2026/01/12Farhad Majidi: “Iran’s Internet Is Cut, but the Voices Are Still Heard”
Farhad Majidi, the former Esteghlal captain and head coach and current Al Bataeh manager, criticized Iran’s internet shutdown in an Instagram story, writing: “Iran’s internet has been cut, but the voices are still heard.” He also shared a video of Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid) set to the patriotic track “Nam-e Javid-e Vatan,” performed by Darya Dadvar, amplifying online solidarity messages as connectivity restrictions tighten.
2026/01/12Iranian Diaspora Rallies Across Texas, Australia, and Frankfurt Back Protests — Pro-Pahlavi Chants Grow
Iranians living in Texas held a rally on Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) in support of Iran’s “national revolution,” urging the U.S. government to back protesters. Parallel gatherings were also reported in Australia—where demonstrators chanted “Pahlavi will return”—and in Frankfurt, where participants voiced support for Prince Reza Pahlavi, held his photos, and chanted “Javid Shah,” highlighting an expanding diaspora mobilization that is amplifying political messaging overseas.
2026/01/12Turkish Singer Mahsun Backs Iran Protest Movement: “No Repressive Regime Can Resist Change Forever”
Mahsun Kırmızıgül, a prominent Turkish singer, posted a message on X in Persian supporting Iran’s “national revolution,” writing that “no repressive regime, no dictatorship can stand against change forever.” He added that his only wish is for the Iranian people to reach happiness “without blood being shed,” echoing growing regional calls for an end to violence as protests continue.
2026/01/12Prince Reza Pahlavi to Trump on Fox News: “Iranians Are Empowered by Hope of Your Support”
Prince Reza Pahlavi said in a Fox News interview addressed to President Donald Trump that “the people of Iran have been strengthened by the hope of your support.” He added that Iranians see Trump as “the opposite” of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, arguing that Trump’s statements and his administration’s actions have had a “positive and enormous” impact on public morale and momentum amid the ongoing protests.
2026/01/12UANI Chief Mark Wallace: “We Stand With the Great People of Iran”
Mark Wallace, chief executive of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), said in a post on X that the organization “stands with the great people of Iran,” voicing support for what he described as Iranians’ courageous efforts to reclaim their country, heritage, and future from repressive leaders. Wallace added that Iranians—not outsiders—will determine their own “glorious future,” calling this “the time for Iranians” to take Iran back.
2026/01/12Iran Protests Continue Into the Night as “National Revolution” Enters Day 15
Demonstrators in Iran reportedly maintained street presence into late night hours, confronting security forces as the so-called “national revolution” reached its 15th day and the fourth day of Prince Reza Pahlavi’s call for continued mobilization. The continued nighttime resistance highlights sustained momentum despite heavy pressure and signals that protest activity is persisting beyond daytime rallies into prolonged, high-tension standoffs.
2026/01/12Graham: “A New Day Is Coming” — Ties Iran Protests to Wider Middle East Reset
Sen. Lindsey Graham said “Iran’s future belongs to its people” and argued that “a new day is coming,” framing President Donald Trump’s stance as choosing the Iranian people over the “ayatollah” and portraying protesters’ victory as the path to Iran becoming “great again.” In a Fox News interview, Graham claimed that if the Islamic Republic falls, “state-sponsored terrorism” would end—leading to the collapse of groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas—and that it would open the door to a broader regional realignment, including peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
2026/01/12Prince Reza Pahlavi: Iranians Keep Fighting Despite Severe Crackdown
Prince Reza Pahlavi said in an exclusive interview with Fox News that despite an intense crackdown, people in Iran continue to resist and remain in the streets. He added that Iranians are hoping for support that could help protect them from further bloodshed as protests persist across the country.
2026/01/12Prince Reza Pahlavi on Fox News: U.S. Military Action Could Be a “Major Help” to Iranians
Prince Reza Pahlavi said in a Fox News interview on Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026), that Iranians have responded positively to Donald Trump’s message offering help, and that U.S. military intervention could be a major contribution to the Iranian people’s efforts to defeat the regime. Asked whether he is calling for American military involvement, he argued the priority is ensuring “this time the head of the snake is cut off” so it no longer poses a threat to the interests of the Iranian people, the American people, or the wider region.
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