2026/02/03Diaspora republicans back “17 activists” statement and Mir-Hossein Mousavi
A group of republican political and civil activists outside Iran said they support both the statement by 17 inside-Iran activists and the recent statement by Mir-Hossein Mousavi. The signatories argued that the main responsibility for the deadly crackdown on protesters lies with Ali Khamenei and what they called the ruling system’s corrupt structure. They added that the only non-violent way out of the crisis is to “return to the people” and recognize their right to self-determination through a free referendum .
2026/02/03Fire rips through Tehran’s Jannat Market; ~200 stalls reported burned
A major fire broke out Tuesday at Jannat Market near the Niayesh–Jannatabad junction in western Tehran, sending a large plume of smoke across the area. Tehran Fire Department spokesperson Jalal Maleki said the incident was reported at 9:55 a.m. and that multiple stations with water tankers and breathing equipment were dispatched. Officials estimate that around 200 stalls were operating in the market and caught fire; casualty figures were not yet available as firefighting and containment operations continued.
2026/02/03Iran speaker warns of “final bends” in a multi-layer war
Speaking at the mausoleum of the Islamic Republic’s founder in Tehran, Iran’s parliament speaker said the country has entered “the last slopes and turns of a multi-layer war,” arguing that officials must demonstrate the “efficiency” of religion in governance and apply “revolutionary rationality” to secure public satisfaction.
2026/02/02Eyal Zamir: Israel enters a “readiness-for-war” phase
Israel’s military has entered a “period of improving readiness for war,” Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said at a senior officers' conference on February 2, 2026 , stressing that the armed forces are preparing for multiple scenarios—including a multi-front conflict . He said the military must keep drawing lessons from the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas, reinforce defensive posture, and remain continuously alert while readying “a sequence of offensive operations” across all theaters, to achieve a decisive victory in a multi-front war.
2026/02/02Reports allege forced “unknown injections” in Iranian detention centers
Witnesses, informed sources, and human-rights groups say detainees from Iran’s recent protests are being forcibly injected with unidentified substances inside Islamic Republic detention facilities—an allegation they believe may be connected to a rising pattern of deaths among current and former prisoners. Shiva Mahbobi, a former political prisoner and spokesperson for Campaign to Free Political Prisoners, told Iran International that her group is collecting accounts suggesting detainees—especially those wounded during protests—are denied medical care , and in some cases receive unknown injections . With authorities tightly restricting access to detention sites, warning families against speaking publicly, and providing no independent mechanism for medical investigations or autopsies, activists argue the reports point to a repeating, systemic pattern , not isolated incidents.
2026/02/02Elnaaz Shakerdoost: “Living is harder than dying” — signals boycott of Fajr Film Festival
In an Instagram post, Shakerdoost wrote that “living is harder than dying a thousand times,” and pointedly referenced Iran’s state-backed cinema celebrations. She said she will not attend any “celebration,” and added that she will “never again” act in a role on a land that “smells of blood”—language widely read as a public stance against repression and a symbolic refusal to lend cultural legitimacy to official events.
2026/02/02Tehran floats “zero enrichment” option — but wants US forces pulled back
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran is prepared to show flexibility ahead of possible renewed talks with Washington, including shipping out around 400 kg of highly enriched uranium and accepting “zero enrichment” in Iran under a consortium-based arrangement — if the United States first moves its military assets away from areas around Iran . The official framed it as a conditional trade-off and added: “ the ball is in Trump’s court ,” underscoring that any breakthrough would hinge on Washington’s willingness to adjust its regional posture.
2026/02/02Detainee’s family told to collect his body days after arrest, report says
Mohammadjavad Hozouri, described as a detainee linked to the “Woman, Life, Freedom” (Jina) movement, was reportedly arrested in Tehran-Pars on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (18 Dey 1404) while in full health by Islamic Republic security forces. Six days later, his family says they were informed that they should go to a designated location to receive his body , raising fresh scrutiny over deaths in custody amid the ongoing crackdown.
2026/02/02Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for “Global Day of Action” rallies on Feb. 14
In a post on X, Prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians abroad and freedom supporters worldwide to take to the streets on 14 February (25 Bahman) as part of a “Global Day of Action” in support of the Iranian people. He described the date as a day of public mobilization aimed at pressuring the international community into immediate, practical action , and said the demonstrations are being held in solidarity with Iran’s “Lion and Sun” revolution. Note: in 2026, Feb. 14 falls on a Saturday (Friday would be Feb. 13 ), so the “Friday” reference may reflect a calendar/wording mismatch.
2026/02/02United Kingdom updates Iran rights sanctions, targets interior minister and police force
Britain said it updated its human-rights sanctions on Monday (13 Bahman 1404 / 2 Feb 2026) , designating 10 individuals and one state security body—Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (also listed as “FARAJA”)—with measures including asset freezes , travel bans, and director disqualification (entity: asset freeze + director disqualification). Those named include Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, provincial police chief Mohammad Reza Hashemifar, police commander Ahmed Amini, Mohammad Ghanbari, Revolutionary Court judges Ahmad Darvish Goftar and Mehdi Rasakhi, Mohammad Zamani, Seyed Majid Feiz Jafari, Yadollah Bouali, and businessman Babak Zanjani, with the UK citing involvement in serious human-rights abuses tied to crackdowns on protesters in Iran.
2026/02/02Iran rejects uranium transfer as Russia revives storage offer
Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy for foreign policy at the secretariat of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said there is no decision to transfer Iran’s enriched uranium to any country and that negotiations are not centered on such an option. The comments push back on renewed speculation after Russia reiterated it has long offered to process or store Iran’s enriched uranium as part of its effort to de-escalate tensions—an idea the Dmitry Peskov described as “on the agenda” for some time.
2026/02/02Shargh lists 25 detained doctors and nurses after Dey protests
Iranian daily Shargh reported on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 (13 Bahman 1404) in an article titled “The Uncertain Fate of Healthcare Detainees” that it has published the identities of 25 doctors and nurses detained in connection with the Dey 1404 protests . The report adds that two of those detainees were released in recent days on bail .
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