{"id":342588,"date":"2026-02-14T21:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T20:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=342588"},"modified":"2026-02-14T21:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T20:55:23","slug":"regime-media-humiliated-in-live-broadcast-as-resistance-expands-activities-across-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iran-protests\/regime-media-humiliated-in-live-broadcast-as-resistance-expands-activities-across-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Regime Media Humiliated in Live Broadcast as Resistance Expands Activities Across Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iranian regime Prosecutor General, Mohammad Movahedi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As the Iranian regime attempted to orchestrate its annual show of force to mark the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, the veneer of control shattered on live state television. Against the backdrop of a volatile society and a nationwide uprising that began in late 2025, the clerical dictatorship is facing a deepening crisis of legitimacy, highlighted by a humiliating broadcast blunder in Zahedan and a subsequent surge in organized resistance operations across the country.<\/p>\n

The “Death to Khamenei” Scandal on State TV<\/h2>\n

During the state-organized parade on February 11, 2026 (22 Bahman), in Zahedan, the capital of the restive Sistan and Baluchestan province, the regime\u2019s propaganda machine suffered a catastrophic failure. A reporter for the state broadcasting network, intending to narrate a script of loyalty to the system, inadvertently broadcast the reality of the streets.<\/p>\n

While live on air, the flustered reporter announced that the crowds were chanting, “Death to Khamenei.” The statement, which slipped out instead of the usual state-sanctioned slogans, sent shockwaves through the local broadcasting center. The incident forced the reporter to release a frantic apology video, which only served to further highlight the regime’s insecurity.<\/p>\n

In his video statement, intended to “correct” the narrative, the reporter defensively lashed out at the opposition, inadvertently acknowledging the widespread public disdain for the regime’s supporters. He complained that “counter-revolutionaries” accuse the regime of using “AI, archive footage,” or bribing attendees with free treats to fill the streets. “I wanted to report this passionate presence… unfortunately, a verbal slip came out,” he stammered, attempting to frame the chant of “Death to Khamenei” as a mere linguistic accident rather than a Freudian slip reflecting the dominant mood of the nation.<\/p>\n

Judiciary Fears: Prosecutor General Threatens Detainees<\/h2>\n

Reacting to the continued unrest, the regime\u2019s judiciary has doubled down on threats against protesters arrested during the recent uprising. On February 13, 2026, the regime\u2019s Prosecutor General, Mohammad Movahedi, issued a stark warning, signaling that the state has no intention of showing mercy to those demanding change.<\/p>\n

Mohammad Movahedi explicitly stated that there would be “no leniency” for detainees and demanded that their judicial processing be expedited to finalize their sentences quickly. In a move designed to financially cripple dissidents and their families, he also insisted that “rioters” must pay for “damages” to public property. This rhetoric reflects the regime’s fear of the lingering potential for renewed mass protests and its reliance on execution and financial ruin as primary tools of suppression.<\/p>\n

Volatile Security Situation: Senior Police Commander Killed<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fragility of the regime\u2019s grip on security was further exposed on February 13, 2026, with the death of a high-ranking police commander in Ferdows, South Khorasan province. According to the state-run Fars News Agency, Colonel Mohammad Sane’i-pour was killed during an armed clash.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred when police attempted to inspect a vehicle on one of the city’s main axes. The driver opened fire with a handgun, wounding the colonel, who later died in the hospital. This clash is symptomatic of a broader breakdown in the regime\u2019s authority, where security forces are increasingly vulnerable even during routine operations.<\/p>\n

PMOI Resistance Units: The “Red Line” Against Dictatorship<\/h2>\n

Amidst this atmosphere of instability, the organized opposition has intensified its political campaign. On February 13, Resistance Units affiliated with the People\u2019s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) in Zahedan carried out activities<\/a> emphasizing a clear political demarcation: the rejection of both the current theocracy and the past monarchy.<\/p>\n

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February 13\u2014Zahedan, southeast Iran
PMOI Resistance Units resume weekly anti-regime activities, reiterating their commitment to the overthrow of the mullahs' rule, the establishment of a democratic republic, and rejection the return to the shah dictatorship.#No2ShahNo2Mullahs<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EghzB88C2m<\/a><\/p>\n

— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI\/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n