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Iran’s Uprising Continues: Regime Crimes Against Humanity Met with Unyielding Defiance
One month after the nationwide protests swept across Iran in late December 2025, the government’s violent crackdown continues unabated. In an interview with El Pais,U.N. Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, Mai Sato, confirmed in mid-February 2026 that arbitrary arrests, heavy security presence in the streets, and the searching of bystanders’ cell phones “are still happening.” While the regime’s National Security Council claims a death toll of 3,117—categorizing 690 of the victims as “terrorists” according to the Foreign Minister—Sato noted that the actual figure is likely much higher than the official count, emphasizing the unprecedented scale of a protest movement that has reached every province and mobilized ordinary citizens.
A New Phase of Judicial Crackdown in Iran- Part 1
The nationwide uprising of December 2025, which reached its peak in January 2026, was met with widespread street killings, harsh repression, and mass arrests. The ruling regime in Iran is now attempting to shift the second phase of this crackdown into prisons and courtrooms; a phase marked by accelerated indictments, expedited trials, and heavy sentences designed to prevent the emergence of another uprising in the streets. On 16 February 2026 (27 Bahman 1404), Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, Head of the Judiciary of the ruling regime in Iran, referred to the cases of detainees from the nationwide protests and called for the acceleration of indictments against protesters. Referring to what he described as the “main elements of the riots,” he stated: “We must not delay in issuing indictments related to the main elements of the riots.” He added that the public expects their prosecution and punishment and that unjustified delay is unacceptable.
€706 Million in Vienna: Is Europe Undermining Its Own Iran Sanctions?
A report by Austrian daily Der Standard has revealed plans for a €706 million real estate transaction in Vienna allegedly linked to individuals connected to Mojtaba Khamenei. On its surface, it is a high-value property deal in one of Europe’s most stable markets. In political context, however, it raises a more consequential question: while the European Union sanctions Iran over its military support for Russia, are gaps in enforcement allowing networks tied to Iran’s power structure to continue operating inside the EU? The issue is not just about a building in Vienna. It is about whether Europe’s sanctions architecture matches its political rhetoric.
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance Hold Paris Exhibition in Solidarity with Nationwide Uprising
Paris, France – February 19, 2026 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a book table and photo exhibition in Paris to express solidarity with the nationwide uprising in Iran and to honor the victims and fallen heroes of the movement. The event highlighted the resilience of the Iranian people and their continued demand for freedom, justice, and democratic governance.
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance Rally in London to Mark 40th Day of January 2026 Uprising Martyrs
London, United Kingdom — February 19, 2026 — Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) rallied outside the British Prime Minister’s Office at 10 Downing Street to express solidarity with the nationwide uprising in Iran.
Supporters of the Iranian Resistance Rally in #London to Mark 40th Day of January 2026 Uprising Martyrs #IranRevolution2026 #IranMassacrehttps://t.co/s8rms6Be0l
— Iran Freedom (@4FreedominIran) February 20, 2026
The gathering marked the 40th day since the massacre of thousands of protesters during the January 2026 uprising. Participants honored the memory of those killed and reaffirmed their commitment to the Iranian people’s struggle for freedom and democracy.
Amnesty International Warns of Execution Risk For 30 Protesters in Iran
Amnesty International announced that at least 30 people, including several children, are at risk of execution following the nationwide protests of January 2026 and called for the immediate halt of executions and the overturning of the convictions. Amnesty International said on Friday, February 20, 2026, that officials of Iran’s regime must immediately stop the execution of eight individuals who have been sentenced to death in connection with the January 2026 protests. The organization also called for the annulment of the convictions and an end to the rushed and grossly unfair judicial proceedings against at least 22 others. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) also called on February 19, 2026, for the immediate release of all children detained during the protests in Iran and stressed that the detention of children in all forms must end.
Iranian Political Prisoners Defy Regime Pressure, Call for Organized Resistance
Messages from Evin and Yazd prisons condemn repression after nationwide uprising and reaffirm commitment to freedom against both Shah and clerical dictatorship. Two Iranian political prisoners have sent powerful messages from behind bars, denouncing escalating repression following the recent nationwide uprising and reaffirming their unwavering commitment to organized resistance against the ruling clerical dictatorship. The statements, delivered from Evin Prison and Yazd Central Prison, underscore growing tensions inside Iran’s prisons amid intensified crackdowns on dissent.