2026/01/03Gohardasht (Karaj) Protesters Chant Pro–Prince Reza Pahlavi Slogans, Iran International Reports
Iran International said a video it received shows protesters in Gohardasht, Karaj, chanting “ …Seyed Ali… Pahlavi is coming ” on the night of Friday, January 2, 2026 (12 Dey) . The chant explicitly references Prince Reza Pahlavi , underscoring the continued shift in parts of the street messaging from economic grievances toward overt political slogans. Real-time independent verification of the video’s exact details may be limited.
2026/01/03Arak Videos Show Security Forces Using Gunfire, Shouting, and Taser Sounds to Intimidate
Videos circulating on social media and shared by Iran International indicate that on Friday night, January 2, 2026 (12 Dey) , security forces in Arak attempted to intimidate residents on at least one street using shouting, gunfire, and the sound of an electric taser . The footage is presented as on-the-ground reporting; independent real-time verification of all details can be limited.
2026/01/03Googoosh Backs Iran Protests, Says People “Will Not Submit” to Islamic Republic “Killers”
In an Instagram post, Iranian singer Googoosh voiced support for the ongoing nationwide protests, writing that Iran’s “brave and self-sacrificing” people seeking to reclaim their country “will no longer submit to the force of the killers of the Islamic government.” She added that young people, women, and men will help restore Iran’s “proud past,” and that “light will defeat darkness.”
2026/01/03Katayoun Riahi Backs Protests, Posts: “Be Afraid—We Are All Together”
Veteran Iranian actress Katayoun Riahi voiced support for the ongoing protests in a new Instagram post, writing: “ Be afraid, be afraid, we are all together .” Riahi was previously detained during the 2022 “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising after publicly defying compulsory hijab rules, making her renewed public stance a notable cultural signal as unrest continues.
2026/01/03Canadian MP Andrew Lawton Backs Iran Protests, Says “Ayatollahs’ Theocratic Dictatorship Must End”
Canadian Member of Parliament Andrew Lawton said Iranians have “risen up against their oppressors. He argued that the “dictatorial, theocratic” rule of Iran’s ayatollahs must end, adding that “the Iranian people have the power to do this.” He also wrote that each new round of protests weakens the Islamic Republic, and suggested the current unrest could be a breaking point.
2026/01/03Hamshahri Urges Regime Supporters to “Show Life as Normal” and Amplify Security-Force Footage
Iran’s state-aligned daily Hamshahri (affiliated with Tehran’s municipality), reacting to the nationwide protests, urged supporters of the Islamic Republic to portray daily life as “normal and natural.” It also encouraged “content production” around videos showing security forces being beaten, describing footage of special units and their “revolutionary patience” as a “symbol”—a clear sign of intensified narrative management as unrest continues.
2026/01/03U.S. Envoy to UN: Washington “Stands Firmly” With Iranians Seeking Freedom
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz dismissed Tehran’s complaint to the UN over President Donald Trump’s recent warning, saying Iran’s “complaints” at the UN ignore decades of “sponsoring terrorism” and “crushing their own people,” and adding that the U.S. and Trump stand firmly with Iranians yearning for freedom . His remarks came after Iran’s UN mission urged the Security Council to respond to what it called Trump’s “reckless” threats as protests continue across the country.
2026/01/03U.S. State Department Condemns Harassment of Families at Iran Protest Funerals
The U.S. State Department said it shared videos from funerals of people killed during Iran’s ongoing protests and accused the Islamic Republic of going beyond “repression” by allegedly harassing grieving families during burial ceremonies. The department described the reported interference as a deliberate assault on basic human dignity, adding that “the world is watching” and urging authorities to “let them mourn.”
2026/01/03Russian Embassy in Tehran Says Protests Tied to “Economic Difficulties,” Claims “Normal Life” Continues
Russia’s embassy in Tehran said on Saturday, January 3, 2026 that Iran is seeing protests and gatherings in some provinces linked to “economic difficulties,” while insisting “normal life” and government services are continuing as usual. In the same statement, the embassy urged Russian citizens to avoid protest gatherings and, until the situation “normalizes,” to refrain from filming or photographing.
2026/01/02UN Rapporteur Warns Against Repeat of 2022-Style Crackdown as Iran Protests Escalate
UN Special Rapporteur on Iran Mai Sato said she is closely monitoring the sixth day of protests and warned against a repeat of the violent response seen during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, urging authorities to respect freedom of expression, association, and peaceful assembly and to refrain from excessive force. Her remarks come as clashes between protesters and security forces intensify and reported fatalities mount—international reporting cites at least 6–7 deaths so far, underscoring a sharp escalation in security and human-rights risk.
2026/01/02Jeb Bush: Islamic Republic “Does Not Represent the Great People of Iran”
Jeb Bush, chairman of United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) , wrote on X that “the Islamic Republic is not representative of the great people of Iran,” and said President Donald Trump has again shown “historic leadership” on Iran—referencing Trump’s warning that the U.S. could intervene if Iranian authorities use lethal force against peaceful protesters.
2026/01/02Shiraz Joins Night Protests With Car Horns and Street Chants, Video Reportedly Shows
Videos received by Iran International indicate that on Friday night, January 2, 2026 (12 Dey) , residents in Shiraz expressed solidarity with nationwide protests by honking car horns and shouting protest slogans . The tactic reflects a broader pattern of decentralized nighttime participation—often used to sustain momentum while reducing exposure to direct street confrontation—though independent verification of the footage details remains limited.
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