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Iran News in Brief – January 19, 2026

Iran 2026 nationwide protests
Iran 2026 nationwide protests

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Shared Mourning, Shared Oath for Freedom

Salute to the martyrs of freedom. Salute to the grieving mothers and fathers who seek justice. At this moment, I stand with you, beside the mothers and fathers who know no day or night as they search for the pure bodies of their children. I stand with you, those whose hearts are set ablaze upon seeing the lifeless bodies of their beloved sons and daughters. I stand with the young women and men whose entire being is filled with rage and grief after losing a sister, a brother, a friend, or a fellow comrade in struggle. Khamenei’s Revolutionary Guards and their proxies turned the streets into killing fields. They gunned down men and women, teenagers, and even defenseless children. They fired directly at protesters, at close range, with utter brutality, aiming at heads, necks, hearts, and eyes with live ammunition.

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Day 22 of Iran Uprising: Regime Relies on Foreign Proxies and Chemical Attacks, PMOI Releases 58 More Names of Martyrs

Iran Protests, January 2026

The nationwide uprising against the mullahs’ dictatorship in Iran has reached its twenty-second day on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The regime is now resorting to its most desperate measures yet. Reports emerging on Sunday indicate that the regime, unable to quell the spirit of the rebellious youth with domestic forces alone, is importing foreign mercenaries and potentially deploying toxic chemical agents. Meanwhile, the Resistance has identified dozens more martyrs who sacrificed their lives for freedom. On Sunday, January 18, 2026, the twenty-second day of the uprising revealed the depth of the regime’s desperation. As international isolation grows, the mullahs are turning to proxy militias and prohibited weapons to survive.

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Iranians in Copenhagen Honor Uprising Martyrs and Demand a Free, Democratic Iran

Denmark – January 17, 2026: Iranians gathered in Copenhagen to honor the martyrs of Iran’s nationwide uprising and express solidarity with protesters calling for freedom and democracy. Demonstrators carried placards and portraits of those killed, paying tribute to their sacrifice and reaffirming their commitment to the struggle for a free republic.

Participants chanted slogans such as “Regime change in Iran by the people of Iran” and “No to the Shah! No to the Mullahs!” — rejecting both the past monarchy and the current theocracy. Speakers denounced attempts to distort or silence the genuine voice of Iranians through coordinated disinformation in favor of the son of the former Shah.

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Iranians in Zurich Honor Uprising Martyrs and Call for a Free, Democratic Iran

Zurich Rally Honors Iran’s Uprising Martyrs| Calls a Free, Democratic Iran - Jan 17, 2026 - Video 1

Switzerland – January 17, 2026: Iranians gathered in Zurich to honor the martyrs of Iran’s nationwide uprising and express solidarity with protesters demanding freedom and democracy. Demonstrators carried placards and portraits of those killed, paying tribute to their sacrifice and reaffirming their commitment to continue the struggle for a free republic.

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Iranians in Stockholm Rally in Solidarity with the Nationwide Uprising on Its 21st Day

Iranians in Stockholm Rally in Solidarity with the Nationwide Uprising on Its 21st Day–Jan 17, 2026

Stockholm, Sweden – January 17, 2026 — On the third week — the twenty-first day — of the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people, once again, in freezing sub-zero temperatures, supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) and members of the Iranian community in Sweden gathered in a rally in front of the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to express their solidarity with the nationwide protests in Iran that began on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Participants demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, showing unwavering support for the Iran Revolution until the clerical regime is overthrown.

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Iran: Bloody Repression, Escalating Executions, and the Disappearance of Protesters

Families of political prisoners are subjected to harassment and repression by Iran's regime

Over the past three weeks since the nationwide uprising began in Iran, the country has witnessed one of the most extensive and violent waves of state repression in decades. As protests have spread, the Islamic Republic’s security, judicial, and military apparatuses have responded with unprecedented speed and brutality—resorting to mass arrests, torture, executions, and the violent and lethal suppression of demonstrators. Eyewitness testimonies, official reports from state-controlled media, and statements by senior regime officials together paint a shocking picture of the current situation in the country. In recent days, officials of the Islamic Republic have not only made no effort to deny the repression but have openly and threateningly emphasized the continuation of harsh measures. These statements make clear that the suppression of protesters is not an aberration or a momentary reaction, but rather part of a deliberate, organized state policy.

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Argentina Officially Designates Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a Terrorist Organization

irgc iran soldiers

The government of Argentina has officially designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful military and security force under the direct command of Iran’s regime leadership, as a terrorist organization and added it to the country’s list of terrorist groups. This decision was taken within the framework of security policies and counterterrorism efforts and allows government and judicial bodies to pursue and restrict assets, activities, and any financial or organizational links associated with the IRGC. Argentine officials have stated that this move aims to counter transnational threats, prevent the financing of terrorism, and strengthen national security. Under this decision, any form of cooperation, financial support, or logistical assistance to the IRGC on Argentine soil is criminalized.

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If the Uprising Is “Over,” Why Are the Streets Still Occupied?

Iran Nationwide 2026 protests

Nightly clashes, internet blackouts, and nationwide deployments expose the gap between Tehran’s propaganda and reality on the ground. While Iran’s state television and official propaganda outlets repeatedly declare that “unrest has been eliminated” and the uprising has come to an end, a simple question remains unanswered: if the protests are truly over, why are the streets still under round-the-clock occupation by security forces—and why does the internet remain shut down? The answer cannot be found in official statements or on the screens of regime’s tightly controlled media. The real answer comes from Iran’s streets. According to documented reports published by opposition-affiliated sources, including the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), recent nights have witnessed continuous clashes across dozens of cities, despite heavy deployment by the Law Enforcement Command of the regime and other security units. These confrontations are clear evidence that the fire of the uprising remains alive beneath layers of censorship and repression.

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Also, read Iran News in Brief – January 18, 2026

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