2026/02/11“Finger on the Trigger”: Tehran Signals Rapid Retaliation
In an RT segment featuring Rick Sanchez, Ali Asghar Shafieian—described as the Iranian president’s media adviser—said Iran is “not an easy opponent” and warned Tehran is ready to respond to any aggression, framing Iran’s posture as immediate deterrence . The message highlights readiness to strike back against U.S. regional assets if Washington escalates, a tone that typically lifts short-term geopolitical risk premium —especially across energy and safe-haven markets.
2026/02/11“Even the White Bed Isn’t Safe”: Reports of Orders to Hand Protester Medical Files to Security
A statement attributed to the Islamic Association of Tehran University’s medical faculty says security bodies have sent letters to some medical universities and hospitals demanding clinical records and images related to people injured in the protests—raising alarms about patient safety and the independence of medical centers. IranWire has reported obtaining an “urgent” internal letter (dated Jan. 13, 2026 ) instructing hospitals affiliated with Iran University of Medical Sciences to submit detailed data on injured individuals admitted since Jan. 8 —a move critics say undermines medical confidentiality and could deter wounded people from seeking care. A UN expert has also cited reports of protesters being removed from hospitals and detained , calling it a serious violation of the right to medical care, adding to concerns that hospitals are being turned from treatment spaces into enforcement nodes.
2026/02/11Nowshahr Protester Moved to Prison After Weeks of Silence
Amirali (Hassan) Rudgar , from Nowshahr , remains in legal limbo after being arrested following the 18 Dey (Jan 8, 2026) protests. Reports say he was previously wounded by pellet fire to the face and neck, then on 6 Bahman (Jan 26, 2026) was detained with beatings by plainclothes forces linked to IRGC intelligence . According to information received by activists, Rudgar was held in Sari prison until 20 Bahman (Feb 9, 2026) without his family being informed, despite repeated inquiries. He was then transferred to Nowshahr prison , with no public details released about charges, case status, or any ruling. The reports also allege physical and psychological torture , saying he sounded weak and shaken during a brief call. Two of his brothers have reportedly faced separate pressure: Hossein Rudgar (a village headman) was temporarily detained and later dismissed from his job, while Majid Rudgar was held for six days and released on bail. In his last Instagram story before arrest, Amirali wrote that any future statements attributed to him should be assumed “forced, not voluntary,” and asked people of conscience to be his voice if something happened.
2026/02/11Karaj Prison: Two Inmates Announce Week-Long Hunger Strike for Dey Protest Victims
Iranian civil-society outlet Tavaana shared an audio message in which political prisoner Zartosht Ahmadi Ragheb says he and Masoud Farhikhteh will begin a one-week hunger strike from 23 Bahman (Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 ) from Karaj Central Prison , dedicating it to the memory of those killed in the Dey protests . In the recording, Ahmadi Ragheb says their demands include free elections, a new constitution, an end to killings and executions, an end to dictatorship , and respect for human dignity and human rights , and he thanks supporters inside and outside the country.
2026/02/11Dehdasht Prison: Boxer Babak Armin Launches Hunger Strike Over “Torture” Claims
Iranian civil-society outlet Tavaana reports that Babak Armin (36) , held in Dehdasht Prison , began a hunger strike on Feb. 7, 2026 (18 Bahman) to protest what he describes as poor detention conditions, torture, and threats to cut off phone contact . According to the same reports, Armin was arrested on Jan. 7, 2026 (18 Dey 1404) and was beaten severely during his arrest . The case is described as his fourth arrest . Armin is also reported to be an official boxing coach and runs a small supermarket alongside his sports work.
2026/02/11Yasuj Detentions: Shojaei Moved to Dehdasht Prison; Esmaeili Brothers Still Incommunicado
Iranian rights activists report that Mohsen Shojaei , a citizen from Dehdasht , was arrested on 18 Dey and—after 10 days held in the Yasuj intelligence detention center —has now been transferred to the quarantine ward of Dehdasht prison . The report says his family has managed only one visit over the past month and that he has a prior arrest history. The same report says Mojtaba Esmaeili (born 1368 , a drywall/“kanaf” worker) and his brother Shayan Esmaeili (born Bahman 1380 , a student at Yasuj State University ) were arrested on 12 Bahman , with their family still largely unaware of their conditions. Shayan is said to be held in Yasuj intelligence custody and has made only very brief calls , while Mojtaba’s exact status remains unclear.
2026/02/11Eram Prison Inmate Announces Hunger Strike for Feb. 11
Behfar Lalehzari , described in circulated posts as an inmate held in Eram Prison , says he will begin a hunger strike on February 11, 2026 (22 Bahman 1404) to protest the “killing of people” and what he called decades of continued rule in Iran. In the statement shared online, Lalehzari frames the action as a symbolic act of resistance and solidarity with public demands, while using sharply critical language to describe the current system. Independent verification of the message and his detention conditions remains limited at this stage.
2026/02/11Dehloran: Landmine Blast Kills 13-Year-Old, War Remnants Still Claim Lives
A 13-year-old child was killed in Dehloran, Ilam province , after a leftover landmine from the Iran–Iraq war exploded on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 (21 Bahman) at around 4:00 p.m. , in the Cham Hindi area, local emergency officials said. The death renews attention on the continuing danger of unexploded mines and ordnance in western border regions decades after the war ended—risks that disproportionately hit children and rural residents .
2026/02/11Mosque Loudspeaker “Slip”: Anti-Khamenei Slogan Blared During 22 Bahman Event
Videos circulating on social media and covered by Persian-language outlets show a mosque loudspeaker —apparently set up to broadcast official chants for 22 Bahman —briefly playing the slogan “Death to Khamenei” instead. The clip triggered wide online reaction, with some users calling it an embarrassing blunder for authorities. The exact location and circumstances remain unverified , but the episode comes amid reports that anniversary events in some areas have also become flashpoints for spontaneous anti-government chanting despite heavy security.
2026/02/11Where Is He?” Tehran Hairdresser Vanishes After Arrest — Family Reports Extortion Call
Rights group Tavaana reports that Danyal Hashemi , a young hairdresser from Tehranpars , was arrested at home about two weeks ago after posting an Instagram story. A friend detained with him was reportedly released after a few hours, but Hashemi remains held and his family says they’ve received no official information on his location or legal status. The family also reports that on the second day of detention , a caller identifying himself as a “ Sardar ” claimed Hashemi was in their custody and demanded 500 million tomans for his release—after which communication reportedly stopped. Note: In such cases, families are often urged by rights groups to seek verifiable proof , document contacts, and consult trusted legal/human-rights channels.
2026/02/11Qazvin: 17-Year-Old Student and Mother Still Held in Chubindar Prison
Rights activists report that Sarina Rezaei , a 17-year-old 11th-grade student in Qazvin , remains detained in Chubindar Prison after being arrested from school in her student uniform in connection with the Dey 1404 protests . Her mother, Zahra Torkamani , is also reportedly being held in the same prison over the same events. The reports add that Sarina has been out of school for more than a month , and highlight the case as contradicting earlier claims by education authorities that no students were being held in prison .
2026/02/11Dey Arrest Detainee Still Held; Fears of Heavy Sentence for Phone Technician
Reports say Mohammadreza Majidi (born 1991 ), a single mobile-phone repair technician, remains in detention after being arrested on 19 Dey outside his home. Witnesses and neighbors say agents linked to the IRGC Intelligence Organization detained him with severe beatings and removed him by vehicle. Family sources say the accusations include “assembly and collusion against internal/external security” and “operational action in favor of the U.S. and hostile groups” —charges that can carry heavy penalties in Iran. He has reportedly been denied access to a lawyer of his choosing , and there is still no clear information on his detention conditions, interrogation process, or the alleged evidence behind the charges.
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