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Even From Kansas City, We See Freedom in Iran Is Closer Than Ever
The ongoing uprising in Iran has entered its third week despite a heavy crackdown. As of Jan. 11, the main democratic opposition, — the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran, also known as the MEK — places the death toll at more than 3,000. Some reports cite figures exceeding 10,000. Following developments from abroad — specifically from Kansas City — is challenging, particularly against the backdrop of a complete internet shutdown inside Iran for the past several days.
What began in the capital, Tehran, has rapidly spread to more than 195 towns and cities across the country. Broad sectors of society — merchants from the traditional bazaars, university students, industrial and factory workers, teachers, retirees and a large segment of the middle class that has now been pushed into poverty — have joined the protests. The uprising is a revolt against decades of repression, corruption and economic collapse — and a struggle for freedom.
The uprising differs markedly from the 2022 uprising in two key respects. First, the fear equation has decisively shifted. Increasingly, it is the regime’s repressive forces who appear fearful, while protesters act with unprecedented resolve. In the southwest city of Abadan, security forces abandoned their posts after failing to disperse demonstrators with tear gas. In Bojnurd, the crowds grew so massive that security agents retreated to rooftops. In Borujerd, young people armed with stones clashed with Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces, ultimately forcing the agents to retreat.
Iranian Exile Urges Decisive EU Action Against Brutal Crackdown
Shahin Gobadi, a leading figure in the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), the country’s parliament in exile, is calling for “decisive action” from the European Union in response to the regime’s brutal crackdown following widespread protests which have left hundreds dead.
Gobadi, a member of the NCRI’s Foreign Affairs Committee and frequent visitor to Brussels, declared that the EU must do more to stop the violent response against the uprising by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s security forces.
However, he opposes foreign military intervention by European countries – or the United States.
“The overthrow of this dictatorship must and will be carried out by the Iranian people themselves and the organised resistance inside Iran,” he declared.
UPDATE: 08:00 AM CET
Day 17 Of Iran Uprising: Regime Barricades Cities with Concrete Walls as Judiciary Chief Orders Speedy Executions
The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has reached its seventeenth day on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Following a bloody sixteenth day where the death toll surpassed 3,000 and the European Parliament banned regime diplomats, the confrontation between the Iranian people and the regime’s suppressive apparatus has entered a more critical phase. On Tuesday, the regime displayed clear signs of panic and desperation. Fearing the role of students in the uprising, authorities ordered the evacuation of university dormitories in Tehran. Simultaneously, the regime has begun fortifying city centers in Ahvaz and Dezful with concrete walls, effectively turning them into military zones.
Iranians Rally in London to Support Iran’s Nationwide Uprising and Call for a Democratic Republic
London, United Kingdom — January 11, 2026 — Once again, freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a rally outside the British Prime Minister’s Office in London to express solidarity with the nationwide protests in Iran that began on December 28, 2025.
Iranians in Gothenburg Rally to Support Nationwide Uprising for a Democratic Republic
Gothenburg, Sweden — January 10, 2026 — Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) once again gathered in Gothenburg to show solidarity with the ongoing nationwide protests inside Iran. Defying freezing, snowy weather, participants chanted anti-regime slogans and voiced their support for their fellow Iranians rising up against tyranny.
Iran Protests Spark Global Condemnation in 2026
Iran protests have prompted a wave of statements from governments and international organizations condemning Iran’s security forces over a deadly crackdown on demonstrators. Officials voiced support for protesters and demanded accountability for reported killings, mass arrests, and internet restrictions. The reactions span Europe, North America, and the United Nations, reflecting sustained international concern over the authorities’ handling of dissent. In the United Kingdom, senior officials told parliament in January 2026 that the government strongly condemned what it described as the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations. British authorities said they had summoned Iranian representatives to convey their objections and were reviewing additional targeted sanctions against individuals linked to abuses. Ministers stressed that the use of lethal force against civilians violated international norms.
January 2026 Uprising: Why Iran’s Long Struggle Against Dictatorship Has Reached a Turning Point
If we imagine Iran’s last 120 years of uprisings as a staircase, each generation has climbed one step higher toward freedom and equality. No single uprising stood alone. Each one pushed society forward, weakened dictatorship, and prepared the ground for the next wave of resistance. From this perspective, every uprising has brought Iran closer to the final defeat of authoritarian rule. The January 2026 uprising (Dey 1404) must be understood as one of the most important stages in this long journey. It represents a clear and collective rejection of all forms of inherited dictatorship—whether royal, religious, or ideological. What Iranians are demanding today is not a reform of tyranny, but its complete burial.