2026/01/12Abdanan March After Funeral: Protesters Chant Against Islamic Republic’s Founder
Residents of Abdanan in Ilam province reportedly took to the streets after attending the funeral of one of the protesters killed in recent unrest, turning the مراسم into a renewed demonstration. According to reports, participants chanted slogans against the founder of the Islamic Republic, underscoring how funerals and mourning gatherings continue to serve as catalysts for fresh protest mobilization in multiple cities.
2026/01/11Film Production Manager Javad Ganji Reported Killed After Being Shot in Tehran’s Sadeghieh Protests
Javad Ganji, described as a production manager for cinema projects, was reportedly killed after being hit by four bullets during protests in Tehran’s Sadeghieh area on Friday, 19 Dey 1404 (January 9, 2026). The report adds to a growing list of alleged fatalities linked to the crackdown as demonstrations continue across multiple cities.
2026/01/11IranWire: 29-Year-Old Man Reported Killed During Qeshm Protests
IranWire reported that on Saturday night, 20 Dey 1404 (January 10, 2026), a young man identified as Mahmoud Mousavi was killed by Islamic Republic security forces during protests on Qeshm Island . A source cited by IranWire said Mousavi was 29 years old , adding to growing reports of lethal force being used during demonstrations across multiple locations.
2026/01/11Tehran Sadeghieh Footage: Protesters Swarm Police Vehicles, Disable Them by Hand
A video reported to be from the 18 Dey 1404 (January 8, 2026) protests in Tehran’s Sadeghieh (Falakeh Sadeghieh) area shows protesters, reportedly unarmed, moving toward law-enforcement vehicles and damaging them to disable the cars. The scene underscores the increasingly direct street-level confrontations in Tehran, with crowds attempting to neutralize security mobility and presence during protest flare-ups.
2026/01/11Middle East Forum Revives MEK Record: PLO Links, Bombings, and Anti-U.S. Attacks Before 1979
The Middle East Forum argues that the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) advanced a blended Islamist–Marxist ideology and built early operational links with the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), including training in PLO camps. It also documents a string of pre-1979 attacks targeting U.S.-linked sites and firms in Iran—listing bombings against locations including the Iran-American Society, the U.S. Information Office, and companies such as Pepsi Cola and General Motors—and notes the assassination of U.S. military personnel in the 1970s, portraying the group as a key violent actor in the revolutionary-era underground.
2026/01/11Bandar Abbas Protesters Chant: “This Is the Final Battle—Pahlavi Will Return”
A large crowd of protesters rallied on Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) in Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan province, with videos and reports describing chants of “This is the final battle—Pahlavi will return,” signaling both escalation in street mobilization and the growing visibility of pro-monarchy slogans in the nationwide protest movement.
2026/01/11Iran Human Rights: At Least 192 Protesters Killed in Two Weeks, Warns Toll Could Be Far Higher
Iran Human Rights said Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) it has verified the deaths of at least 192 protesters over two weeks of nationwide demonstrations, while warning the real number could be significantly higher amid an ongoing internet blackout. The Norway-based group said reports point to “widespread killing” in multiple locations—especially Tehran—and noted that after three days of severe connectivity disruption, it updated its earlier confirmed figure of 51. Iran Human Rights added that, based on some source estimates, fatalities could exceed 2,000 , but emphasized it cannot independently verify those higher claims due to restricted access to information.
2026/01/11Behesht-e Zahra Funeral Turns Into Protest: “I’ll Kill the One Who Killed My Brother”
Videos described as filmed on Sunday, 21 Dey 1404 (January 11, 2026) at Tehran’s Behesht-e Zahra cemetery show a funeral procession shifting into an open anti-government protest, with mourners chanting “I’ll kill the one who killed my brother” and “Death to Khamenei,” alongside other slogans. The description adds that people did not recite the usual “La ilaha illallah,” instead clapping, ululating, and repeating protest chants—underscoring how public mourning ceremonies are increasingly becoming flashpoints for street-level dissent.
2026/01/11CNN: Trump Reviews Potential Military Options as Iran Death Toll and Arrests Climb
Two U.S. officials told CNN that President Donald Trump is reviewing a range of potential military options against Iran following deadly protests and the government’s crackdown. CNN cited figures provided by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists in Iran/HRANA, saying at least 490 protesters have been killed over the past 15 days , with at least 10,675 detainees —including 169 children —and noted that images circulating Sunday purported to show bodies from the Thursday, 18 Dey protests at Tehran’s Kahrizak forensic facility. Trump has previously warned Iranian authorities against killing protesters, saying they would face a “hard hit.”
2026/01/11Ghalibaf: Israel and U.S. Bases, Ships Would Be “Legitimate Targets” — Signals Pre-Emptive Response
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday, 20 Dey 1404 (January 10, 2026) that if the United States moves to attack Iran, Israel and “all” U.S. centers, bases, and ships in the region would be treated as Iran’s “legitimate targets.” He added that Tehran no longer sees itself as limited to retaliating only after an attack, and could act based on what he called “objective signs of threat,” sharpening deterrence messaging and raising concerns about escalation risk.
2026/01/11Graham on Fox: Trump Should “End It” — Calls for Killing Iran’s Leader
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a senior Republican, said in a Fox News interview that President Donald Trump is backing the Iranian people over the “ayatollah,” likening Trump’s posture to Ronald Reagan’s Berlin Wall moment. Graham argued that the “best way” to “make Iran great again” is for protesters to win and the regime to fall, urging that any U.S. action should embolden protesters and frighten the regime. He went further, saying that if he were in the president’s place, he would kill a leader “who is killing people,” and claimed that a successful outcome would bring peace and end state support for terrorism, while warning that if Iran’s leader endures, it would be a major setback akin to the Obama era.
2026/01/11WSJ: Trump to Hold Tuesday Iran Options Meeting With Top Cabinet Officials
The Wall Street Journal reported, citing U.S. officials, that President Donald Trump is expected to convene a Tuesday meeting (January 13, 2026) with senior cabinet members to review specific response options to Iran’s ongoing protests and the government’s crackdown. The menu of options described includes potential military strikes, covert cyber operations against Iranian targets, additional sanctions, and steps to bolster anti-government online information flows; the report also says the administration is weighing the delivery of Starlink terminals into Iran. The White House said it would not comment on the report, and the WSJ noted a final decision is not expected at the meeting and no immediate action is anticipated.
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