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Videos sent by viewers from inside Iran suggest the number of cities participating in the 17 Dey protests has surged. Footage from Qahderijan in Isfahan shows young protesters continuing to confront security forces despite the risk of gunfire, moving “barricade to barricade” in what appears to be sustained street fighting—an indication of widening geographic reach and growing resilience on the ground.
Reports from Kashan say protesters set a statue of Qasem Soleimani on fire on 17 Dey, as symbolic actions continued into the 11th night of the uprising. Such targeting of high-profile regime symbols signals intensified political messaging and can prompt tighter security measures in response.
Reports from Kohnarshahijan (the center of Kuh-Chenar) in Fars say anti–Islamic Republic protesters destroyed a statue of Qasem Soleimani on 17 Dey, marking a symbolic escalation on the 11th day of the uprising. Targeting prominent regime-linked symbols can signal deepening rejection of state narratives and often draws heightened security attention in response.
Videos received from Aligudarz in Lorestan indicate that on the 11th night of the uprising, security forces loyal to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were firing repeatedly toward people. The reported sustained gunfire points to an intensified crackdown posture as night-time demonstrations persist.
Videos received from residents and viewers indicate that protests continued today in Abadan, with Islamic Republic security forces reportedly firing directly toward people. If confirmed, the use of live fire would mark a serious escalation in the crackdown and could intensify both local outrage and broader nationwide mobilization.
Videos received from Borujerd in Lorestan indicate that residents have once again taken to the streets, chanting “This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return” and “Death to the dictator.” The footage and accompanying reports claim protesters were able to force security personnel to retreat, pointing to continued street momentum and rising confrontation dynamics in the city.
A message posted on 16 Dey 1404 on the Instagram page of Nasreddin Heydari, described as a leader of the Yarsan (Ahl-e Haqq) community, voiced support for Prince Reza Pahlavi’s stance on national unity and endorsed his call for people to chant on Thursday and Friday, 18–19 Dey 1404, at 20:00 from streets or homes. In the statement, Heydari frames the current unrest as the result of years of economic pressure, mismanagement, structural corruption, and disregard for dignity and livelihoods, arguing that nationwide protests reflect social maturity and a clear demand for a free and law-based future.
Videos received on the evening of 17 Dey from Zibashahr in Qazvin show young protesters throwing stones and forcing security forces to retreat. The footage also captures chants including “Javid Shah” (“Long live the Shah”), “This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return,” and “Khamenei is a killer—what a vain fantasy,” highlighting both escalating street confrontation and increasingly explicit anti-regime and pro-Pahlavi messaging.
A video received from Firyman in Razavi Khorasan shows a large, energetic crowd—described as several thousand people—chanting “Reza Shah, roohat shad” (“Reza Shah, may your soul be blessed”) as gatherings continue into the 11th night.
A video received moments ago from Masoudieh township in Tehran shows young protesters facing security forces with bare hands, with repeated gunfire and tear gas fired toward demonstrators visible in the footage. At the same time, people can be heard chanting “Toop, tank, feshfeshe, Khamenei …,” as protests continue into the 11th night of the uprising.
Reports from Mashhad indicate that on the 11th night of the uprising, citizens gathered on Tabarsi Shomali Boulevard chanting “Death to the dictator” and “This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return.” The slogans highlight both sustained anti-regime sentiment and the growing prominence of monarchist-coded messaging within street demonstrations.
Reports indicate a new protest gathering formed again today in Borujerd, Lorestan, and is continuing into the night on the 11th day of the uprising. The repeated daily re-formation of demonstrations suggests persistence and local organizational capacity, with night-time continuation underscoring sustained momentum despite the heightened risk of security intervention.