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Iranians in Berlin rallied and marched again as part of the seventh week of overseas solidarity actions supporting Iran’s national revolution movement, coinciding with the 40th day since the deaths of protest victims. Source: reported accounts / community coverage and footage .
Armin Nourmohammadi, a 27-year-old architecture student , has been sentenced to death by Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court , presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati , according to his father Oruj-Ali Nourmohammadi in an interview with Emtedad . The father said the verdict was issued on 28 Dey 1404 (around January 18, 2026 ) on a “moharebeh” charge, and the case is now expected to move into the appeals process at Iran’s Supreme Court . HRANA also reported the death sentence and said the ruling was issued on January 19, 2026, and communicated to his lawyer. Source: Emtedad (via father’s statement, as reported by IranWire); HRANA .
Former Israeli Air Force commander Eitan Ben Eliyahu said the large U.S. military presence in the region should be viewed as pressure and leverage in negotiations—not as proof of an imminent strike . He argued that a buildup does not necessarily mean an attack will happen “tomorrow morning,” but rather signals bargaining power; if negotiations collapse , he said, “everything is ready” for an attack. Source: remarks attributed to Eitan Ben Eliyahu .
Iranians in the UK held another demonstration on Sunday , marching in support of Iran’s national revolution movement from the Prime Minister’s Office to the Islamic Republic’s embassy in London. One of the key demands voiced by participants was that Britain designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization . Source: reported accounts/protest coverage .
Iran’s tourism industry is facing what local media describe as an unprecedented downturn , driven by the aftermath of recent protests and the rising risk of a regional conflict . According to Etemad , operational disruptions—including uncertainty over international flight routes , reported internet shutdowns , and difficulties in registering/booking travel —have sharply reduced inbound demand, with the paper questioning when the next “cultural tourist” will realistically arrive. The report adds that, for now, regular air traffic over/into Iran is largely limited to routes linked to the UAE, Qatar, and Turkey , and that even these flows have fallen noticeably in recent weeks, while Iranian carriers reportedly lack capacity for long-haul operations. Etemad also says multiple countries—including Japan, the United States, South Korea, Poland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Canada, Serbia, India, and Australia —have advised citizens not to travel to Iran , or to leave promptly if already there. Source: Etemad .
The group Daneshjooian Mottahed (United Students) reported that detained student Raheleh Moeini has been formally charged , with accusations listed as “propaganda against the system” and “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against internal security.” According to the report, Moeini refused to sign any of the documents related to the charge notification. Source: United Students (Daneshjooian Mottahed) .
The Khajeh Nasir newsletter reported that security checks at entry points to the Seyyedkhandan campus were stepped up from the morning of 3 Esfand 1404 . According to the report, students can currently enter only via the Agahi gate , while the Shariati gate has been closed . It also alleges that several Basij members entered the campus without valid student IDs , with support from campus security (“ Herasat ”), and are attempting to identify students and build cases against them, while trying to push a planned gathering toward violence . Source: Khajeh Nasir newsletter .
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran could seriously consider a package that includes exporting part of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium , lowering enrichment levels , and forming a regional enrichment consortium . The official said one of the main sticking points in U.S.–Iran talks remains which sanctions would be lifted and how any sanctions relief would be implemented. Another round of negotiations could take place early next month , the official added, and a temporary (interim) agreement is seen as possible. The official also said Iran will not hand over control of its oil and mineral resources to the United States, but indicated U.S. companies could participate as contractors in Iran’s oil and gas fields. Source: Reuters .
Iranians in Melbourne, Australia, gathered again on Sunday , calling for rapid and decisive action by the international community against the Islamic Republic. Organizers and participants said the rally also aimed to raise awareness about the killing of protesters in Iran , while pressing governments and institutions to move beyond statements toward practical measures . Source: reported accounts / community coverage .
The human-rights organization Hengaw reported that Yaqoub Mohammadi , a teacher with the Abdanan Education Department , has been arrested . Source: Hengaw .
Videos circulating on social media show protesting students at Sharif University of Technology confronting Basij forces during Saturday’s gathering, with demonstrators chanting “Death to Khamenei” toward them. Source: social media videos / protest footage .
Following student protests at Sharif University of Technology and the chanting of anti-government slogans, university president Masoud Tejarishi said, “The enemy wants the university to become virtual, but we won’t allow it.” He added that the administration wants to show it can manage the university , and that anyone who carries out illegal acts on campus should be dealt with . Source: Masoud Tejarishi’s remarks (reported statements).