2026/01/07Nine European Cities to Host Rallies Backing Iran’s Nationwide Protests on 20 Dey
A coalition of left, democratic, feminist, and queer (LGBTQ+) groups outside Iran said it will hold coordinated gatherings on 20 Dey in nine European cities—Strasbourg, Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, Kassel, Hamburg, Hanover, London, and Venice—in support of Iran’s nationwide protests. In their joint statement, the organizers argue the Islamic Republic is trapped in overlapping crises and unable to meet basic living needs, while relying on repression that they say cannot stop a “bread and freedom” uprising; they also frame the regime as wavering between a forced compromise with the West or an unsustainable status quo, and emphasize women—alongside workers, youth, and marginalized communities—as central drivers of change. Market impact: Heightened international visibility and diaspora mobilization can increase diplomatic pressure and headline risk, potentially lifting Iran-related geopolitical risk premia across regional assets and energy-sensitive pricing.
2026/01/07Laura Loomer Urges White House Invite for Prince Reza Pahlavi, Calls for Free Starlink for Iranians
Laura Loomer, a pro-Trump MAGA activist, called on President Donald Trump to invite Prince Reza Pahlavi to the White House and suggested Elon Musk publicly commit to providing free Starlink internet access to people in Iran until Ali Khamenei’s fall, framing connectivity as a key lever amid escalating unrest and reported disruptions.
2026/01/07Falavarjan Footage Shows Surveillance Camera Disabled as Protest Chants Continue on Day 11
Social-media footage from Falavarjan in Isfahan, captioned “Wednesday, 17 Dey,” shows protesters chanting “Irani, shout—cry out your rights!” and “This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return,” alongside a reported act of disabling a surveillance camera. The incident reflects a growing focus on counter-surveillance tactics as demonstrations intensify on the 11th day of the uprising.
2026/01/07Ashkhaneh Footage Claims “They Took the Governorate” as Night Events Unfold on Day 11
Videos shared on social media and received with the caption “Tonight’s events in #Ashkhaneh, center of #Samalghan County, North Khorasan, Wednesday, 17 Dey” include audio saying: “Ashkhaneh… they took the governorate.” If verified, the claim would suggest protesters briefly gained control or access around a key administrative site, signaling a potentially significant escalation in local confrontation dynamics on the 11th day of the uprising.
2026/01/07Iran Signals Possible Preemptive Response if “Enemy” Threats Persist
The Islamic Republic says it may not wait for action by countries it labels “enemies” if threats continue. In a statement issued Tuesday, 16 Dey, the Secretariat of Iran’s Defense Council warned that under the framework of “legitimate defense,” Iran does not consider itself “limited to reacting only after an attack,” language that implies a shift toward preemption rhetoric and raises the risk of escalation in an already tense regional environment.
2026/01/07Tehran Metro Line 1 Skips 15 Khordad Station as Crowds Reportedly Gather Around the Grand Bazaar
Amid reports of a strong public presence across Tehran’s Grand Bazaar—spanning both traditional corridors and shopping arcades—Tehran Metro Line 1 announced it will not stop at 15 Khordad (Grand Bazaar) station until further notice. The move appears aimed at restricting access to the market district and limiting crowd formation in one of the city’s most economically and politically sensitive hubs.
2026/01/07Seven Kurdish Parties Call for General Strike on Thursday, 18 Dey, Backing Nationwide Protests
Seven parties in Iranian Kurdistan issued a joint call for a general strike across Kurdistan and Kurdish-populated areas on Thursday, 18 Dey, in support of the nationwide protests. The statement also condemns what it described as the regime’s “crimes” in Kermanshah, Ilam, and Lorestan, signaling an effort to widen economic pressure and coordinate action alongside street mobilization.
2026/01/07Iran Judiciary Says It Executed Ali اردستانی on Mossad “Espionage” Charge
Iran’s judiciary announced the execution of a citizen identified as Ali Ardastani on accusations of “spying for Israel’s intelligence and security service, Mossad.” The judiciary’s official outlet, Mizan, reported he was executed early Wednesday, 17 Dey, without specifying the location—an announcement likely to be read as part of the state’s broader security messaging amid heightened unrest.
2026/01/07Kerman Footage Shows Bazaar-Focused Chants Urging Support on Day 11
Social-media images captioned “#Kerman, Wednesday, 17 Dey” show protesters chanting “They shut the businesses; the shameless sat at home!” and “Courageous bazaaris—support, support!” The slogans underline a push to draw merchants and market networks into active participation, framing economic shutdowns and bazaar backing as leverage as protests continue on the 11th day of the uprising.
2026/01/07Bojnurd Protest Outside Governorate Features Chant: “Shout Out Your Rights” on Day 11
Social-media images captioned “Bojnurd, outside the Governorate, Wednesday, 17 Dey” show a public gathering chanting “Irani, shout—cry out your rights.” The slogan frames the protests as a rights-based movement and signals continued mobilization around official state sites during the 11th day of Iran’s uprising.
2026/01/07Shiraz Neighborhoods of Ma’ali-Abad and Keshan Continue Protests Through Day and Night on 17 Dey
Social-media images from the 11th day of Iran’s uprising indicate that Shiraz’s Ma’ali-Abad and Keshan neighborhoods sustained the protest pattern seen in recent days, with gatherings continuing from daytime into the night on Wednesday, 17 Dey. The day-to-night continuity suggests persistent local mobilization and an ability to re-form crowds despite ongoing security pressure.
2026/01/07Tehran’s Yaftabad Furniture Market Footage Shows Call for Bystanders to Join on Day 11
Images circulating from the Yaftabad furniture market in Tehran, captioned “Wednesday, 17 Dey,” show protesters chanting “We don’t want spectators—join us!” The slogan signals a push to broaden participation beyond core street groups, aiming to draw in merchants and passersby as protests press into the 11th day of the uprising.
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