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Manifest - Oct 26, 2025
Slaughterhouse Rape

Manifest - Start August 31, 2025
Matriarchism is alive and kicking
UPDATE with New Story: Sept 19, 2025:
Tunisian women react to gender remarks: A consequence of patriarchal mentality
Earlier stories embedded:
Sept 10, 2025: Rûken Nexede on ‘Jin Jiyan Azadî’: Philosophy of freedom, equality
And “How Fiercely We Cling to Life” – A Prison Letter from Golrokh Ebrahimi Iraee

Manifest - Axis of Evil - J´Accuse :-)
August 8 025

Tribute to KIAN PIRFALA, 9 years old and victim of the Islamic Republic's savagery 10 years ago

Editors' info: About a possible change of the name of the outlet:
and no, the URL www.cryfreedom.net will not change in this. Too much hassles and as such the outlet
is too well known to run that risk. Still, to enhance the content of it the
name online will be incl. a logo named
´Woman, Life, Freedom - MENA News Agency
covering the news from the Middle East and North Africa and covering all the Arabic muslim world.
Any feedback, negative or positive, on this is more than welcome at info@cryfreedom.net
Thank you for your time and input.

 HEAR JINA AMINI'S VOICE
And do read also the above linked  incredible December 2023 update!

despite the mullahs' regime to force it down!
Her mother speaks out loud and clear
UPDATED: September 29 - 16, 2024
Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's
state-sanctioned murder
incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday
a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen

Overview of news about the Second aniversary of Jina Amini's state-sactioned murder September 2024


JINA AMINI
The face of Iran's protests. Her life, her dreams and her death.

Read also: Armita's Story: Iran's Generation Z Rebellion Against the Ayatollahs

Ongoing since Oct. 3, 2024:
Commemoration of the Fallen for
Freedom Part6
 Click here for previous Commemorations  
And more commemorational stories
Tortured to Death: The Story of Atefeh Na'ami
Violence During Woman, Life, Freedom Protests

HAIL TO THE IRANIAN WOMEN'S REVOLUTIONISTS FALLEN FOR FREDOM
against the supreme leader, the arch-reactionary Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, and his placeman president. The message of the women when the former president visited a university was plain: <give way or get lost> in 2023 and still is.
IN MEMORY OF ASRA PANAHI (16)- JINA MAMINI (22) - NIKA SHAKARAMI (16), SARINA ESMAILZADEH (16) HADIS NAJAFI (20), AND MORE WOMEN WHO WERE ASSASINATED SO FAR BY THE IRANIAN AXIS OF EVIL.
  Click here for a total list so far
Updates Jan 20, 2026

UPDATES OF THE UPRISING  AND REVOLUTION AROUND THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF JINA AMINI IN CUSTODY OF THE REGIME'S ATTEMPT AND CRUELTY TO TRY AND CRUSH IT.

This links to a page that is in full dedicated and a tribute to Jina Amini who, with stilll 'till today too many other sisters gave their life for freedom. Long live a long and free Iran And do read also the above linked  incredible December 2023 update! despite the mullahs' regime to force it down! Her mother speaks out loud and clear UPDATED: September 18, 2025 Full story of the Third anniversary of Jina Amini´s death September 29 - 16, 2024 Second Anniversary of Jina Amini's state-sanctioned murder incl. Commemorating Bloody Friday and earlier news about a wave of arrests of her fellow-citizen

We all grief for the loss of our sister / daughter of Iran Armita Gevarnand:   Read her updated story here   & Actual news:  Generation Z Leads Hijab Rebellion on Tehran’s Streets and Earlier Stories and more

Sisters 4 each other - Sisters 4 All
Earlier reports
Dec 31 - 24, 2025
More than 400 Prominent Women
and UN Demand Halt to Execution
of Political Prisoner Zahra Tabari
& Maryam Akbari Monfared,
A Brave Woman Standing
Like a Mountain Against All Odds
Dec 13 - Nov 12, 2025
Narges Mohammadi arrested and supporters soon after too
Death sentence of Kurdish political prisoner Varisheh Moradi overturned
Zahra Tabari, Sentenced to Death, Appeals for Global Solidarity
Earlier reports

Sisters 4 each other, Sisters 4 All
Narges Mohammadi: "Tyranny will fall"
Pakhshan Azizi: "You dictator, I am Arash, fire responds to fire,"
Sharifeh Mohammadi: "Finally, one day, I will sing the song of victory from the summit of the mountain, like the sun. Tomorrow belongs to us"
Varisha Moradi: "Resistance is life"
 in continuation of the resistance of the 4 sisters and others
read all their previous fights

 When one hurts or kills a women
one hurts or kills hummanity and is an antrocitie.
 and: My mother (1931-1997) always said to me <Mi figlio, non esistono notizie <vecchie> perche puoi imparare qualcosa da qualsiasi notizia.> Translated: <My son, there is no such thing as so called 'old' news because you can learn something from any news.>
Gianna d'Artali.

Symbol of resistance of Iranian women
Narges Mohammadi - Jina Amini : "With war there cannot be democracy"

Jina Amini Leads

Accounts by Survivors of Street Killings
Iranfocus - Jan 20, 2026 - Esmaeil Mohades
{Accounts by Survivors of Street Killings in Iran of Death, Torture, and Enforced Disappearance
Silent accounts: testimonies of protesters emerging from the heart of repression that have been widely published in foreign media, including Euronews, Voice of America, The Sunday Times, and other international outlets. These reports, relying on testimonies from protesters and families of victims, present a human and shocking picture of the bloody crackdown on protests in Iran. These are accounts that, amid internet blackouts and severe censorship, were smuggled out of the country at the risk of death.
Protesters’ Testimonies: Shoot-to-Kill
One young protester who was wounded during the demonstrations told sources outside the country that security forces fired without warning. He emphasized that bullets were aimed at the head and chest. The protester said the forces were not trying to disperse the crowd but intended to kill. Doctors who secretly treated the wounded confirmed in protesters’ testimonies that the injuries were caused by military-grade weapons. According to them, the severity of the wounds is inconsistent with crowd-control weapons.
Families Who Were Denied Even the Right to Mourn
In another part of international media reports, families of victims spoke about security pressures after their children were killed. The mother of one of those killed said security agents handed over her child’s body at night. They imposed the condition that the burial ceremony be held without public attendance. According to these protesters’ testimonies, many families were forced to sign written pledges. These pledges prohibited them from speaking to the media. In some cases, families were even barred from stating the cause of death.
Enforced Disappearance and Total Lack of Information
One of the most shocking parts of protesters’ testimonies concerns the enforced disappearance of detainees. Families reported that after their children were arrested, they had no information about their fate for weeks and even months. Repeated visits to prisons and prosecutors’ offices yielded no results. Some testimonies state that security agents denied the very existence of the detainees. This situation has left families in a state of suspension and constant fear.
Internet Blackouts; A Tool to Conceal Crimes
Widespread internet shutdowns played a major role in concealing these testimonies. Protesters’ communication with the outside world dropped to nearly zero. Many accounts were sent only through brief calls and limited communication tools. According to these media reports, this digital blackout caused the true scale of killings and arrests to remain hidden from global public opinion. Protesters’ testimonies were published when many of the victims were no longer alive. A Generation That Was Targeted
The majority of protesters’ testimonies belong to young people under 30. Families said their children had no weapons and were present in the streets only chanting slogans. These testimonies show that the repression was neither random nor limited. The accounts point to a clear pattern: the direct targeting of the young generation. The testimonies of protesters and families of victims expose a reality that the Iranian regime has tried to conceal for years. These accounts show that repression in Iran is not merely a security response, but an organized project aimed at silencing an entire generation.}: Source: https://iranfocus.com/iran/56769-accounts-by-survivors-of-street-killings-in-iran-of-death-torture-and-enforced-disappearance/

Identities of five killed
Hengaw - Jan 20, 2026
{Identities of five killed in Isfahan Protests Confirmed by Hengaw
The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights has confirmed the identities of five individuals killed during recent protests in the cities of Yazdanshahr, Baghbahadoran, Fuladshahr, and Isfahan after being shot directly by Iranian government forces. The victims include two Lors. They have been identified as Mohammadreza Davashi Bakhtiari, Farshid Moradi, Ahmadreza Golkhani, Naser Mohedenia, and Milad Koochaki. According to information received by Hengaw, Mohammadreza Davashi Bakhtiari, a Lor resident of Yazdanshahr in Isfahan Province, was shot dead by government forces during protests in the city on Friday, January 9, 2026. On the same day, Milad Koochaki, a 33-year-old resident of Isfahan, was killed by direct gunfire from government forces in front of the Khomeynishahr Governor’s Office. He was struck by two live bullets, one to the head and one to the side of his body. At the same time, Naser Mohedenia, a 50-year-old resident of Khorramshahr and a retired employee of Hormozgan Steel Industries, was killed by government forces during protests in Isfahan. After a week-long search, his family was finally able to identify his body at a morgue. According to informed sources, due to the severity of injuries to his head and face, family members had difficulty identifying his body. His body was buried on the morning of Thursday, January 15, 2026, without any funeral ceremony. Farshid Moradi, a 28-year-old Lor resident of Fuladshahr, was shot dead by government forces during protests in the city on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Sources said he was targeted by a sniper positioned on a rooftop, with the bullet striking the back of his head. Hengaw has learned that security agencies demanded 800 million tomans from Moradi’s family in exchange for handing over his body. When the family was unable to pay, they were subjected to pressure and threats and were forced to declare that Farshid Moradi was a member of the Basij militia in order to retrieve his body. His body was eventually buried under heavy security on January 18, 2026, in Fooladshahr. On the same day, Ahmadreza Golkhani, a 37-year-old resident of Baghbahadoran in Isfahan Province, was killed during protests in the city after being shot directly by government forces in the Dorbat Square area. He was struck by a live bullet to the throat. Source: Hengaw}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-162


Amir Mohammad Karami and Saman Gerami
Hengaw - Jan 20, 2026
{Amir Mohammad Karami and Saman Gerami extrajudicially killed in Fars Province
Amir Mohammad Karami, an 18-year-old teenager, and Saman Gerami, another young man, both residents of Marvdasht in Fars Province, were killed after being shot directly by Iranian government forces during protests in the city. With their deaths, the number of people killed in Marvdasht has risen to five. According to information received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Amir Mohammad Karami, 18, was shot dead by government forces during protests in Marvdasht on Friday evening, January 9, 2026. He was a former member of Iran’s national junior taekwondo team. Saman Gerami, a 29-year-old resident of Marvdasht, was also shot and killed by Iranian government forces on Thursday evening, January 8, 2026. Informed sources confirmed that Gerami was shot at around 9:00 p.m., coinciding with his birthday, and died several hours later in hospital. Hengaw had previously reported that three other residents of Marvdasht—Erfan Bozorgi, Mansour Mokhtari, and Khodadad Shirvani—were killed during protests in the city as a result of direct gunfire by government forces. Source: Hengaw}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-161

Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Lufthansa Cancels All Flights to Iran, Avoids Iranian Airspace
Lufthansa has announced major changes to its Middle East flight schedule, including canceling all flights to and from Tehran and stopping its aircraft from flying through Iranian and Iraqi airspace. A spokesperson for the German airline told AFP on Monday, January 19, that Lufthansa will not run any flights to or from Tehran until March 30. The spokesperson added that Austrian Airlines, a Lufthansa subsidiary, has also canceled its flights to Iran until February 16. In a separate statement, Lufthansa said it will switch its overnight round-trip flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, and Amman, Jordan, to daytime flights until further notice. The airline said the change is due to the risk of combat drone activity at night. Aviation industry experts state that by operating round-trip flights during daylight hours, the airline reduces security risks for its crew and lowers insurance premiums. However, this condensed new schedule will eliminate approximately 120 tons of export capacity, representing a significant blow to German pharmaceutical and automotive industry suppliers.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147885-lufthansa-cancels-all-flights-to-iran-avoids-iranian-airspace/


Ali Moradi
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Karaj Protester Ali Moradi Killed by Security Forces
According to IranWire, Ali Moradi, a 42-year-old protester from Karaj’s Sarjoub-e Hesar district, was shot dead by government forces on Thursday, January 8, during protests in the city. A source close to the family told IranWire that Moradi’s wife is seven months pregnant. After 14 years of marriage, he was about to become a father for the first time. According to IranWire’s review of Ali Moradi’s Instagram account, he supported Prince Reza Pahlavi and had openly shared this support several times on his page. Ali Moradi was the only son in a family of four and worked with his father in home repair and renovation. In a post published in August to mark their wedding anniversary, which featured photos of his wife, Mr. Moradi wrote: “Our 14th wedding anniversary has taken on a new feeling with the presence of a baby; our lives have become filled with fragrance and happiness.”}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147884-karaj-protester-ali-moradi-killed-by-security-forces/


Ali Mahmoudi cruelly killed
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Two Young Men Shot in the Heart During Isfahan Protests
According to IranWire, two protesters killed during the January protests in Isfahan have been identified as Ali Mahmoudi and Ali Polad-Sotoun. Both were shot in the heart by security forces on Thursday, January 8. According to information shared with IranWire, Ali Mahmoudi was 33 years old, single, and worked in the iron trade. He was killed during the protests on Thursday, January 8, in Isfahan’s Zeynabiyeh district, after security forces shot him in the heart. Ali Polad-Sotoun was also killed on the same day, Thursday, January 8, during protests on Khaghani Street in Isfahan. Security forces shot him in the heart, killing him. According to reports, Islamic Republic forces killed and injured a number of protesters in Isfahan during the demonstrations on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9. Furthermore, security forces raided hospitals in Isfahan, including Milad Hospital, where they arrested at least one physician.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147883-two-young-men-shot-in-the-heart-during-isfahan-protests/


Mohammad Reza Ahangar
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Young Protester Mohammad Reza Ahangar Shot Dead in Tehran
According to IranWire, a young man named Mohammad Reza Ahangar was shot dead by government forces on January 8, 1404, during protests on Kashani Street at Sadeghiyeh Square (Second Square). Before joining the protests, Mohammad Reza had published a video addressing his followers on Instagram, saying: “I am going for the freedom of my homeland, so my people don’t have to migrate. Don’t you want Iran to be free too? Then let’s go for the freedom of Iran.” Eyewitnesses told IranWire that Mohammad Reza Ahangar was shot by a sniper positioned on top of a tower across from Ibn Sina Hospital. He was hit by a bullet and died on the spot. His relatives managed to identify and retrieve his body from among hundreds of lifeless forms at the Kahrizak morgue on January 9. An informed source who spoke with IranWire stated: “Despite immense pressure, his family stood their ground. However, they shut down the internet in such a way that no one knew what was happening. In those few brief moments when the internet was connected, we learned he had been killed, and now we consider it our duty to be his voice.”}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147882-young-protester-mohammad-reza-ahangar-shot-dead-in-tehran/

Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Iran to Seize Assets of Celebrities and Tycoons Who Backed Protests
Ghasem Ravanbakhsh, an MP and member of Iran’s Internal Affairs Commission, said that the assets of prominent figures and wealthy individuals who backed the January protests will be seized. Earlier, the Judiciary of Qom announced that following the arrest of Mohammad Saedinia, an Iranian capitalist and owner of the “Saedinia” cafe chain, all of his property and accounts had been seized. Now, Ravanbakhsh has stated: “Those who invited people to close their businesses and support the rioters through stories and messages are responsible for the damages incurred.” According to domestic Iranian media, the MP claimed that “the assets of the instigators of the riots must be confiscated to compensate for damages, and the direct perpetrators of destruction must be required to pay compensation proportional to their role so that no one dares to threaten the security of the people and the country again.” Ravanbakhsh said the “main culprits,” including celebrities and wealthy figures who helped incite and support the movement, must be held accountable. These statements come as the Islamic Republic, having cut off the internet and all communication channels since the evening of Thursday, January 8, killed and injured thousands of protesters across Iran in an unprecedented massacre. Officials of the Islamic Republic claim that civilians were killed “in a war against armed terrorists.”}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147881-iran-to-seize-assets-of-celebrities-and-tycoons-who-backed-protests/


Iranwire - Dec 20, 2026 - Arezoo Karimi
{Khamenei Acknowledges Livelihood Crisis as Parliament Halts Ministerial Impeachments
Following a renewed wave of nationwide protests triggered by worsening economic conditions and met with a violent crackdown, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has publicly acknowledged the severity of the country’s livelihood crisis. He called on officials to allow the government to operate without interference so it could act with “redoubled seriousness” to secure basic goods and livestock feed. Shortly after the remarks, parliament removed planned impeachment proceedings against several government ministers from its agenda. Khamenei’s direct intervention in executive matters, including the supply of livestock feed, suggests that the economic crisis has escalated into a high-level security concern. However, economic analysts and field reports indicate that markets have not responded positively. Instead, the suspension of parliamentary oversight has been widely interpreted as a sign of institutional paralysis rather than stability.
Markets Under Pressure After Protests
Reports received by IranWire indicate that markets in several cities remain effectively closed despite pressure from security forces. In some cases, families of detained or killed shopkeepers have been warned that their businesses and inventory will be confiscated if shops do not reopen. Where shops remain open, many report little or no customer activity. Traders say that, amid the sharp rise in the dollar exchange rate and soaring commodity prices, refraining from sales often results in smaller losses. At the same time, prices of essential goods have risen sharply. The spike has been fueled by the Pezeshkian administration’s removal of the preferential exchange rate, referred to by officials as “economic surgery,” as well as shortages caused by dwindling foreign currency reserves. For example, the price of one kilogram of liquid vegetable oil, which sold for around 80,000 tomans before the 14th government’s so-called “economic surgery,” rose to 217,000 tomans after the policy change and has since exceeded 1 million tomans following the protests. The price of eggs increased from 112,000 to 160,000 tomans per kilogram and has now reached around 300,000 tomans per kilogram, or between 500,000 and 600,000 tomans per tray. Chicken prices have risen from about 250,000 to 400,000 tomans per kilogram, while milk has increased from roughly 40,000 to 75,000 tomans per kilogram. Compared with pre-protest levels, food prices have increased by an estimated 2.5 times. Beyond the bazaar, many private companies have halted operations. A professional working at one such firm told IranWire that internet shutdowns and banking restrictions have made invoicing, currency transfers, and even basic communication nearly impossible. Online businesses have been particularly affected, with many laying off staff or moving toward closure. Economists warn that these disruptions signal a contraction in production and services, a decline in gross national output, and worsening economic growth. Even before the protests, growth for 2025 was estimated at minus 1.7 percent, with a further decline projected for the coming year.
Government Measures and Fiscal Constraints
With roughly three months remaining until Nowruz, Iran’s economy faces what analysts describe as an unprecedented convergence of crises. Khamenei has acknowledged that “people’s livelihoods are truly in trouble” and has urged officials to intensify efforts to secure essential goods. However, the country is also confronting a historic budget deficit, estimated at around 1,800 trillion tomans for 2025 and more than 600 trillion tomans for the following year. Analysts say the deficit limits the government’s ability to import food, medicine, and livestock feed, even if political will exists. Currency shortages, exacerbated by sanctions, secondary trade restrictions, delayed oil revenues, and capital flight, have further constrained state capacity. Under these conditions, any increase in imports risks pushing the exchange rate higher, with costs passed directly to consumers. Economic observers expect the government to prioritize short-term measures aimed at calming markets, including injecting limited foreign currency from strategic reserves and expanding electronic welfare coupons. The Minister of Economy recently announced a large release of petrochemical-derived foreign currency into the market. Similar interventions have been used repeatedly in the past, but analysts say their effects are temporary and come at the cost of depleting reserves. The government has also emphasized electronic welfare coupons as a tool to offset price increases. However, economists warn that inflation quickly erodes their value and that such measures effectively amount to indirect monetary expansion. Price controls and compulsory market interventions, frequently implemented ahead of the New Year, have historically resulted in shortages and the growth of black markets, particularly when supply chains remain constrained.
Livestock Feed and Food Supply Risks
A significant share of inflation in meat, poultry, and eggs is linked to shortages of livestock feed. According to industry sources, shipments of feed remain stuck at ports due to the Central Bank’s failure to allocate foreign currency. Major importers have warned that without currency access, domestic distribution will halt. Sanctions and new U.S. tariffs have also raised procurement costs by an estimated 30 to 40 percent above global prices. Even if currency were allocated immediately, analysts say it would take months for prices to stabilize.
Budget Pressures on Bread and Medicine
Despite calls for improved livelihoods, provisions in the 2026 budget indicate plans to reduce or eliminate subsidies for bread, medicine, and basic goods. Economists warn that these measures, described by officials as “price realization,” risk further inflaming public discontent. Kamran Nadri, an economist, said removing preferential exchange rates under conditions of high inflation and social unrest was ill-timed and destabilizing. Bread and medicine are expected to be most affected. Delays in paying wheat farmers have reduced reserves, increasing pressure to raise flour prices. In the pharmaceutical sector, shifting subsidized currency to secondary exchange markets has created liquidity shortages, contributing to medicine scarcity and rising out-of-pocket costs for patients. Analysts warn that subsidy cuts are triggering a broader inflationary domino effect, encouraging hoarding, capital flight, and reduced production. As a result, a growing gap has emerged between official rhetoric about improving livelihoods and policies that increase household costs, while prolonged internet shutdowns continue to disrupt economic activity. Observers say the combination is fueling uncertainty and accelerating inflationary expectations.} Source: https://iranwire.com/en/features/147867-khamenei-acknowledges-livelihood-crisis-as-parliament-halts-ministerial-impeachments/


Identities of five more Killed
Hengaw - Jan 20, 2026
{Identities of five more Killed in Tehran confirmed by Hengaw
The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights has confirmed the identities of five individuals killed during the public protests in Tehran after being shot directly by Iranian government forces. The victims include three Lors. They have been identified as Meysam Khazaei, Shahrouz Mehrabi, Mohammadreza Avazpour, Majid Jalilian, and Yashar Soltanirad. According to information received by Hengaw, Yashar Soltanirad, a 26-year-old athlete and resident of Tehran, was shot and killed by government forces during protests in the southern Mehrabad area of Tehran on Friday, January 9, 2026. An informed source said that Soltanirad was active in wrestling and had approximately five years of professional experience in the sport. On the same day, Majid Jalilian, a 39-year-old athlete, married and the father of a young child, and a resident of Tehran, was severely beaten by government forces during protests in the Marzdaran area of Tehran and was ultimately killed after being shot with live ammunition. Hengaw has learned that Jalilian was also a CrossFit athlete and had participated several times in national competitions. No information has been received regarding the handover of his body or his burial ceremony. Also on the same day, Mohammadreza Avazpour, a 19-year-old Lor originally from Rumeshkan County in Lorestan Province and a resident of Tehran, was killed after being shot directly by government forces during protests in the city. A knowledgeable source stated that Avazpour, who had previously lost his father, was working in Tehran to support his family, including his mother and two sisters aged 15 and 17. He was employed as a shop assistant. Separately, two Lors—Shahrouz Mehrabi, 36, originally from Borujerd, and Meysam Khazaei, a bodybuilding champion and resident of the Shahriar area of Tehran—were killed after being shot directly by government forces during protests in Tehran on Thursday, January 8, 2026. According to information received by Hengaw, Shahrouz Mehrabi had recently married and had just been admitted to a university undergraduate program. He died after being shot with live ammunition in the abdomen. Source: Hengaw}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-160


seven Kurds arrested
Hengaw - Jan 20, 2026
{At least seven Kurds arrested across multiple cities
At least seven Kurdish individuals have been arrested by Iranian government forces in the cities of Marivan, Javanrud, Kamyaran, and Karaj, according to information obtained by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights. Those detained include Artin Nadimi and Mardin Nadimi, 19-year-old twin brothers from Kamyaran; Mohammad Marabi, also from Kamyaran; Peshawa Salehi from Marivan; Arian Fatehi from Javanrud; Sina Nazari, a Kurdish follower of the Yarsan faith and a resident of Karaj; and Sina Alishahi, also a resident of Karaj. Peshawa Salehi, from Marivan, was arrested during a raid on his home by government forces on Monday, January 19, 2026, and transferred to an undisclosed location. Arian Fatehi, a young resident of Javanrud, was arrested by government forces on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Mohammad Marabi, from the village of Marab in Kamyaran County, was arrested on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Earlier, on January 10, 2026, Artin Nadimi and Mardin Nadimi, twin brothers from the village of Gazarkhani in Kamyaran, were arrested by government forces. On the same day, Sina Alishahi, originally from Sanandaj, was also arrested by government forces in Karaj. Sina Nazari, from the village of Safarshah in Dalahu County, Kermanshah Province, and a resident of Karaj, was arrested on January 10, 2026. No information regarding his fate or whereabouts has been made available so far. Source: Hengaw English}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-158


Farid Ramezani
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Tehran Protester Farid Ramezani Killed by Gunfire, Says IranWire
IranWire has learned that Farid Ramezani, a protester in Tehran, was killed by government forces during the nationwide protests after being shot in the forehead. According to a source familiar with the case, Farid Ramezani, born in 1996 in Tehran, was self-employed and single. On Thursday, January 8, he went with a group of friends to the Aryashahr area of Tehran to join the protests. An eyewitness who was with Farid Ramezani that night told IranWire that around 10:00 PM, he was first shot by security forces and fell to the ground. The witness said that when the forces reached him, they killed him by firing a final shot into his forehead. The source further told IranWire that the agents took his mobile phone and necklace at that moment. The source stated: “Farid had a tattoo of the Imperial Crown on his right finger. When they were taking his belongings, they saw the tattoo on his finger, and while Farid was already dead, they shot his finger as well.” The eyewitness said Farid Ramezani’s family is under extreme security pressure and was not even allowed to hold a ceremony or bury him in their ancestral village. The family was finally able to bury him on Sunday, January 18. “They charged the family for the cost of all three bullets fired into Farid’s body and told them they had no right to film the funeral,” the source said. “His family is under such pressure that they are avoiding everyone; they don’t contact anyone and don’t answer any calls.”}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/features/147879-tehran-protester-farid-ramezani-killed-by-gunfire-says-iranwire/

Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Security Forces Set Up Checkpoints Across Tabriz, Says Lawyer
Human rights lawyer Sina Yousefi reported on social media on Monday, January 19, on the intensification of the security atmosphere in Tabriz. According to the lawyer, security forces have established checkpoints across many of the city’s main thoroughfares and streets, where they are searching vehicles and inspecting the mobile phones of passengers. Sina Yousefi wrote that in Tabriz, security forces are now randomly checking the contents of citizens’ mobile phones: “According to local sources, security agents are thoroughly inspecting various apps, including photo galleries, Instagram, and WhatsApp.” The lawyer also reported that security agencies have contacted certain “citizens who posted supportive content on social media during the initial days of the protests, prior to the internet blackout.” He added: “These individuals have been summoned through these calls and, in some cases, have been threatened with arrest.” According to received reports, a pervasive security atmosphere has taken hold in various cities across Iran following the unprecedented crackdown on protests, particularly after the nights of Thursday and Friday, January 8 and 9. Similar reports have been received from other cities indicating the deployment of security forces and the establishment of checkpoints within cities or at the entrances of various districts. Reports say a heavy security presence has spread across several cities in Iran after the unprecedented crackdown on protests, especially following the nights of Thursday and Friday, January 8 and 9. Similar reports from other cities describe security forces being deployed and checkpoints being set up inside cities and at the entrances to different districts.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147876-security-forces-set-up-checkpoints-across-tabriz-says-lawyer/


The hunt for basij
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Commission Chairman Confirms Killing of Citizens Near Basij Bases
Ebrahim Azizi, head of Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, confirmed that security forces shot and killed citizens near Basij and law enforcement bases during Iran’s anti-government protests. In a press conference on Monday, January 19, Azizi addressed the killing of protesters, stating: “Some of these individuals were innocent and played no role. A number of others were subjected to action and confrontation in front of military, law enforcement, and Basij headquarters when they attempted to attack these locations.” He further acknowledged that thousands had been killed during the nationwide protests, while adding that the announcement of exact casualty figures by the Islamic Republic’s security agencies “requires investigation and analysis.” Speaking to reporters about the recent unrest, the Chairman of the National Security Commission said: “The final death toll is being prepared,” and “providing the number of deceased requires analysis, as some of those killed bore no fault.” Without providing any specific statistics on the casualties, he claimed that entities outside Iran “have prioritized a ‘victim-making’ (fabricated casualty) project and are currently producing false statistics.” Azizi announced that “3,709 members of the law enforcement, Basij, and security forces” were injured in the recent protests. Regarding civilian casualties, he remarked: “The volume of injuries in these incidents is unfortunately high, but the confirmed count of the wounded is not yet final.” According to him, during the protests, “250 schools,” “300 mosques,” “90 seminaries,” and “2,221 vehicles belonging to the Law Enforcement Forces (Faraja) and the Basij” sustained damage. The Chairman also stated that “restricting the internet was placed on the agenda to manage the riots,” adding that “the Supreme National Security Council and the National Security Council will decide on the status of the internet in the coming days.” Azizi went on to describe U.S. President Donald Trump as “unbalanced” and “delusional,” characterizing his remarks regarding the Iranian people’s protests as “rooted in narcissism.” He attributed the widespread killing of protesters to the United States and Israel, alleging that these two}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147875-national-security-commission-chairman-confirms-killing-of-citizens-near-basij-bases/

Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Sexual Assault of Protesters Detained in Kermanshah
On Monday, January 19, The Guardian reported on the sexual assault of individuals detained during protests in Kermanshah, stating that a 16-year-old is among those who were sexually abused by security forces while in custody. According to *The Guardian*, citing the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, two detainees in the city of Kermanshah, one of them a child, reported being sexually assaulted by anti-riot forces during their detention. Due to the widespread communications blackout in Iran, the human rights network said it is currently impossible to obtain further information about the present condition of these individuals. Human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over the fate of more than 20,000 protesters detained since the uprising began in late December. According to these groups, as street demonstrations have subsided, arbitrary arrests have increased, and the risk of detainees being subjected to torture has escalated. Referring to the nationwide protests in 2022, The Guardian noted that detainees from that period also reported rape, beatings, and torture in detention centers. One formerly detained woman told the newspaper that she was blindfolded and sexually assaulted during an interrogation. According to figures released by the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), 3,766 people have been killed since the start of the recent protests, with investigations into thousands of other cases still ongoing. Separately, the human rights organization Hengaw reported that Sholeh Sotoudeh, a pregnant woman from Langarud, was killed along with her fetus during a shooting by security forces on December 31.  The organization also said that Soran Feizizadeh, a 40-year-old protester, died under torture while in custody, and that his body, bearing severe signs of beating, was later returned to his family. According to the Kurdistan Human Rights Network, investigations into at least two other cases of deaths in custody are currently underway.  Ongoing internet shutdowns and severe communication restrictions have made it extremely difficult to establish contact with protesters inside Iran. The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights has also announced that more than 540 protesters, including dozens of women, have been transferred to Yazd Central Prison. The center issued a serious warning about the lives and health of the detainees, noting that over past decades, numerous cases of deaths in custody—accompanied by physical and psychological torture, including sexual abuse—have been documented.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147873-sexual-assault-of-protesters-detained-in-kermanshah/


protesting also internet blockage
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Pezeshkian Deputy Says Internet Will Return to ‘Normal’ by End of Week
Hossein Afshin, Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology, has claimed that internet access in the country will return to “normal” by the end of the week, despite a nationwide blackout that has remained in place since the evening of Thursday, January 8. Afshin made the remarks on Monday, January 19, while access to the global internet remained largely cut off across Iran. Speaking at a press conference on knowledge-based companies, Afshin said, “The country’s internet network is gradually returning to a normal state, and the existing restrictions will be lifted soon.” He did not address the reasons for the blackout or reports of a violent crackdown on protesters that coincided with the shutdown. The Islamic Republic imposed a near-total internet blackout as protests spread across more than 100 cities. According to multiple reports, thousands of protesters were killed during the demonstrations on January 8 and 9. NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring organization, said in its latest report that Iran has entered the twelfth day of a nationwide internet shutdown. The group noted that connectivity indicators remain at near-zero levels, indicating continued disruption to international internet access. While limited activity has been observed on Iran’s internal network in recent days, digital rights groups say this does not signal a broader restoration of access. The Filterwatch collective previously warned that the government is not restoring open internet connectivity, but rather expanding a restricted, state-approved whitelist of services.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147870-pezeshkian-deputy-says-internet-will-return-to-normal-by-end-of-week/

Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Officials Issue Conflicting Statements on Internet Restoration
As nationwide internet restrictions enter their twelfth day, Iranian officials have issued conflicting statements about when and how access may be restored. The continued blackout follows protests on January 8 and 9, during which, according to multiple reports, security forces killed large numbers of demonstrators.  Internet access was cut on the evening of January 8, as protests spread across more than 100 cities. Ahmad Niroomand, head of the Digital Transformation Commission of the Computer Trade Organization, said foreign platforms would remain inaccessible for the time being and that priority would be given to reconnecting registered businesses. “At present, there is no room for reconnecting foreign platforms,” Niroomand said. “Discussions previously raised by the Minister of Communications regarding lifting filtering have been postponed due to the new conditions. Now is not the right time for such discussions.” His remarks refer to what officials have described as a “tiered internet” system. Digital rights advocates and cybersecurity experts say the model is intended to grant unrestricted internet access only to selected groups trusted by the authorities, such as government-linked businesses and certain academic institutions, while broader public access remains restricted. Niroomand’s comments contradict earlier statements by Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology, who had said the internet would return to normal by the end of the week. NetBlocks, a global internet monitoring organization, has reported daily that Iran’s internet shutdown remains in effect. Despite limited domestic connectivity for select services, access to international platforms continues to be largely blocked across the country.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147869-officials-issue-conflicting-statements-on-internet-restoration/

Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026
{Exclusive: Hospitals Ordered to Submit Data on Injured Protesters
IranWire has obtained an internal letter marked “Urgent,” dated January 13 and signed by Seyed Yasser Foroughi, Vice-Chancellor for Treatment at the Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS). The letter was sent to technical managers of hospitals affiliated with the university, ordering them to submit detailed information on all injured individuals admitted since January 8. According to the document, hospitals were instructed to complete and submit a table containing not only basic personal details, such as name, surname, and national identification number, but also sensitive classifications. One column, labeled “Nature,” requires staff to categorize injured individuals as “Ordinary,” “Basij,” “Sepah (IRGC),” “Faraja (Law Enforcement),” or “Other Agents.” Additional mandatory fields include the date of admission, area of injury, method of transfer to the hospital, name of the medical facility, and the patient’s current status, with options listed as “Deceased,” “Discharged,” or “Hospitalized.” The letter states that the data collection is required “for the purpose of compiling and submitting statistics related to recent events to the Ministry (of Health),” and emphasizes that completion of all fields in the table is compulsory. In an unusual directive, hospital technical managers were instructed to coordinate the submission directly via the personal mobile phone number of Mohammad Reza Gholipour, head of security at the Treatment Vice-Chancellery of IUMS. The document specifies that the requested information must be delivered by 10:00 a.m. on January 14, either through a confidential written report or via a CD or flash drive submitted in person to the Vice-Chancellor’s office. IranWire obtained the letter amid ongoing reports of arrests and interrogations of injured protesters inside medical facilities, despite nationwide internet shutdowns. Sources have previously reported that some wounded individuals avoided hospitals altogether for fear of detention, with some reportedly dying as a result. In the early days of the protests, before internet access was restricted, security force raids on Ilam Hospital and Sina Hospital to arrest injured protesters were widely reported. However, Sajjad Razavi, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Health, previously denied such incidents, describing reports of hospital interrogations as “pure lies.” It remains unclear whether other medical universities have issued similar instructions. Hospitals affiliated with IUMS include Shohada-ye Haftom-e Tir Hospital, Lolagar Hospital, Shohada-ye Yaftabad Hospital, Firoozgar Hospital, Shahid Fahmideh Children’s Hospital, Imam Sajjad Hospital, Hazrat Fatima Hospital, and Imam Hossein Hospital.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/news/147868-exclusive-hospitals-ordered-to-submit-data-on-injured-protesters/


Two Members of One Family Killed
Iranwire - Jan 20, 2026 - Maryam Dehkordi
{Two Members of One Family Killed in Shahroud Protests
According to information obtained by IranWire, at least two members of the same family were killed by security forces during protests in Shahroud on January 8. One of the victims was Matin Montazer-Zohour, a 32-year-old resident of Gorgan. A source close to his family said that on the morning of January 8, Matin told relatives he planned to travel to Shahroud with another family member, as protests had not taken place in Gorgan in recent days. Until Prince Reza Pahlavi’s call to action, there had been no protests in Gorgan,” the source said. “That is why Matin decided to go to Shahroud, where demonstrations have been larger during previous movements.” Later that evening, protests also erupted in Gorgan. According to the source, members of Matin’s family were present in both cities and remained in contact before internet access was cut. “Before the shutdown, we were in touch. Crowds filled the streets in both cities, and security forces had nearly lost control,” the source said. “After the internet was cut, shooting began. The family returned home, but we had no news of Matin.” The source added that older family members left the streets once gunfire began, while younger relatives remained. “Matin and another member of our family were together. Both were killed on January 8,” the source said. Matin’s body was handed over to the family on January 12. Due to the internet blackout, the family said they were unable to determine the circumstances under which the bodies were transferred or buried. Matin Montazer-Zohour was a cousin of Nabi Hezarjaribi, the parliamentary representative for Gorgan. A relative said this may explain the four-day delay in returning his body. He was killed by gunfire that struck his heart and lungs. The second victim was Sina Haghshenas, 27, who was also killed during the Shahroud protests. Haghshenas owned a well-known flower shop called Shahdeh and was known for his creativity and artistic approach to floral arrangements. Two weeks before his death, as the U.S. dollar exchange rate rose above 143,000 tomans, Haghshenas posted a video on his business’s Instagram account, writing, “I truly cannot write any caption to describe this situation.” Sources close to the two men said they joined the protests seeking freedom. Both were buried in Gorgan without religious ceremonies. During the burial, family members released forty white pigeons. Widespread protests took place on January 8 and 9 in Gonbad-e Kavus, Gorgan, and Shahroud. Eyewitnesses reported that many protesters were killed, wounded, or arrested. A resident of Gonbad-e Kavus told IranWire that the city remains heavily securitized, and after 6:00 p.m., the streets are largely empty.}: Source: https://iranwire.com/en/features/147866-two-members-of-one-family-killed-in-shahroud-protests/


Twelve detained
Hengaw - Jan 19, 2026
{Twelve detained across eight Iranian cities during recent protests
Twelve individuals, including four women, were arrested by Iranian government forces during the recent protests in the cities of Tehran, Nahavand, Nurabad-e Mamasani, Arak, Karaj, Mashhad, Langarud, and Shiraz. Four arrests were reported in Tehran, two in Nahavand, and one in each of the remaining cities.
Shima Ghousheh, a lawyer and women’s rights activist, and Mohsen Hajimohammadi, a political activist and former political prisoner, were arrested in Tehran on Friday, January 16, 2026, according to information obtained by Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.
Reza Shakari, a football player, was arrested in Tehran on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Ghazaleh Vakili, aged 38, was arrested in Tehran earlier on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Shakari was released shortly afterward.
Navid Irani, a Baha’i man  and photographer from Mashhad, was arrested during a raid carried out by Iranian government forces on Friday, January 16, 2026. His arrest came one day before the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence announced the detention and identification of 32 Baha’i citizens.
Shokrollah Ahmadi, a board member of the Teachers’ Trade Association of Fars Province and an inspector with the Coordination Council of Teachers’ Trade Associations of Iran, was arrested after Iranian authorities raided his home in Nurabad-e Mamasani on Thursday, January 15, 2026.
Parasto Jamalzadeh, a civil activist from Arak, was detained by the Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at the entrance of Arak on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, while returning from Tehran.
Sina Alishahi, 37, was arrested in Karaj on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, and no information about his fate has been made available.
Mohammad Masrour, 29, was arrested at the Fifteenth of Khordad intersection in Shiraz on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and there is still no information regarding his whereabouts.
Ali Heidari, a Gilak man  from Langarud, was arrested in recent days in connection with the protests by Iranian security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.
Afsoon Alimoradian, 51, and her husband Vafa Salehi, both Lors, were arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in Nahavand, Hamadan Province, and transferred to an unknown location. Hengaw has learned that Alimoradian has been active in women’s entrepreneurship, supporting children in need, and working to secure the release of prisoners convicted of non-intentional offenses. Source: Hengaw English}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-154

Iranfocus - Jan 19, 2026 - Jubin Katiraie
{Twenty-Third Day of Protests in Iran; Regime Admits to Heavy Losses from the January Uprising
Incendiary Attack on District Governor’s Office in Khoy and Assault on Police Station in Eslamshahr
On the twenty-third day of the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people, on Monday, January 19, various cities across the country witnessed the continuation of protests and street clashes between the public and the regime’s repressive forces. The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) announced in its statement number 52 the expansion of clashes and hit-and-run confrontations between protesting youth and repressive forces in several cities across the country. This statement focuses on events on Saturday and Sunday, January 17 and 18, and explains the field and political dimensions of these developments. According to this report, over these two days Tehran and several other cities, including Khoy, Eslamshahr, Kermanshah, and Sarpol-e Zahab, became scenes of widespread clashes between rebellious youth and regime repressive forces. In Tehran, various areas such as Valiasr Street, Saadat Abad, Salehiyeh, Tehranpars, and Ekbatan Township witnessed street battles. During these clashes, protesters voiced their opposition to the ruling establishment by chanting slogans such as “Death to the dictator” and “Death to Khamenei.” In the city of Khoy, intense street battles were reported on Saturday night. In response to indiscriminate gunfire by repressive forces, rebellious youth set fire to the district governor’s office and a Basij center. The Basij is a paramilitary force affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. During these clashes, slogans such as “I will kill, I will kill the one who killed my brother; I will kill, I will kill whoever killed my sister” and “Until a cleric is shrouded, this homeland will not be a homeland” were chanted. The previous night, two other Basij centers in Khoy had also been set ablaze during confrontations with the city’s youth.
Attack on a Police Station in Eslamshahr
In Eslamshahr as well, protesting youth clashed with special riot units and stormed the police station known as Qaemieh, disarming agents who were firing at the people. These events indicate an escalation in direct confrontation between protesters and law enforcement and security forces. In Kermanshah province, reports indicate widespread clashes in several locations. In the village of “Aineh Vand,” near Sarpol-e Zahab, local residents and courageous youth from the Qalkhani tribe managed to break the encirclement imposed by regime forces. In an armed confrontation, while repelling agents who had entered the area to arrest wounded protesters, part of the regime’s forces were disarmed. Clashes also occurred in Taq-e Bostan between youth and repressive forces, and in the city of Kermanshah, a Basij member named Morteza Hashmati was killed during confrontations with the public. On Monday, January 19, the popular uprising and protests entered their twenty-third day. This comes as the Iranian regime and its repressive apparatus, by imposing an undeclared form of martial law and a complete internet shutdown, are attempting to conceal the popular uprising and the dimensions of the regime’s horrific crimes.
Heavy Losses Inflicted by the People’s Uprising on the Repressive Apparatus
Ebrahim Azizi, the head of the Security Commission of the Iranian regime’s Majlis (parliament), admitted to part of the extensive damage inflicted on the regime during the January uprising and reported serious blows. According to him, during this uprising more than 2,200 motorcycles and vehicles belonging to the regime’s law enforcement forces were set on fire. Azizi also stated that 250 Basij bases in schools and 90 regime seminaries were targeted and destroyed. The Basij is a paramilitary force subordinate to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The head of the Majlis Security Commission added that in these events, 3,709 members of the law enforcement forces, the Basij, and the IRGC were seriously injured figures that demonstrate the depth of the blow dealt by the uprising to the regime’s repressive structures.
LCI France Exposes the “Commercialization of the Bodies of the Killed” in Iran
The French news network LCI, in a report broadcast on Friday, January 16, quoted Iranian witnesses as saying that in Iran “an organized system for the commercialization of the bodies of those killed” has taken shape. According to this report, families are forced to pay sums to retrieve the bodies of those killed, calculated based on the number of bullets that struck the body. Witnesses said that up to 4 billion rials were demanded for each bullet (approximately 2,858 dollars). LCI, referring to joint investigations by Iranian media with the participation of TF1 and France 24, reported the existence of a profiteering structure that exploits the suffering of families. In one account, a father in Tehran found his daughter’s body in a morgue after two days of searching and was confronted with a financial demand based on the number of bullets to retrieve it. LCI described this process as “extremely ruthless.” Mike Pence: Change in Iran Will Transform the Middle East and the World. Mike Pence, the former vice president of the United States, said in an interview with CNN that the Iranian regime is the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism. He said that in addition to brutally suppressing the people of Iran, the regime exports terrorism across the region and endangers the lives of American citizens and those of other countries in the Middle East and around the world. Pence emphasized that change in Iran would benefit the United States and its allies, adding that if Tehran’s rulers continue their reign of terror against the Iranian people, all options are on the table. He stressed that change in Iran would not be limited to the country itself, but could transform the Middle East and even global security and political dynamics.}: Source: https://iranfocus.com/protests/56772-twenty-third-day-of-protests-in-iran-regime-admits-to-heavy-losses-from-the-january-uprising/


seven more killed identified
Hengaw - Jan 19, 2026
{Hengaw confirms identities of seven more killed in Isfahan Province
Hengaw Organization for Human Rights has confirmed the identities of seven additional individuals killed during the December protests in Isfahan Province after being shot by Iranian government forces. The victims include Mohammad Jafarpoor, Amir Nadafi, and Hamid Shahin from Shahin Shahr; Masoud Faghihzadeh, Mohammad Ranjbar, and Mehrad Sadeghi from Isfahan; and Pezhman Amini, a resident of Baghbahadoran. According to information received by Hengaw, Mohammad Jafarpoor, 23, Amir Nadafi, 32, and Hamid Shahin, 40, all residents of Shahin Shahr, were killed by direct gunfire from Iranian government forces on the evening of Sunday, January 11, 2026.
Mohammad Ranjbar, a resident of Isfahan, was shot in the chest with a military-grade weapon on the evening of January 9 and later died after being transferred to Gharazi Hospital. According to an informed source, he died after government forces prevented him from receiving proper medical treatment at the hospital. The source added that Mohammad Ranjbar had married only six months earlier and that authorities forced his family, as a condition for releasing his body, to make a recorded statement claiming he was a Basij member and that he had been killed by protesters.
Mehrad Sadeghi, 18, and Masoud Faghihzadeh, both residents of Isfahan, were killed after being shot directly by government forces on the evening of Thursday, January 8.
On the same night, Pezhman Amini, 37, a resident of Bagh-e Bahadoran and the father of one child, was also killed after being shot by government forces. Source: Hengaw}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-156


Three Kurds, including a 16-year-old, shot dead
Hengaw - Jan 19, 2026
{Three Kurds, including a 16-year-old, shot dead by Iranian forces during protests in Tehran and Rey
Three Kurdish protesters were killed during recent demonstrations in Tehran and Rey after being shot directly by Iranian government forces. Hengaw has confirmed their identities as Mohammadreza Abdolrahmanzadeh, 16, Yasin Elahi, 18, and Meysam Nazari, 20. According to information received by Hengaw, Mohammadreza Abdolrahmanzadeh, a 16-year-old Kurdish boy from Salmas, was killed during public protests in Tehran on Friday, January 9, 2026. A source told Hengaw that Mohammadreza’s body was transferred to Qom, and despite the passage of one week, his body has not yet been handed over to his family. He is the third resident of Salmas whose killing during protests in Tehran has been confirmed by Hengaw. On the same day, and during the same protests in Tehran, Meysam Nazari, a 20-year-old Kurdish man from Kermanshah, was also killed after being shot directly by government forces.
According to informed sources, Meysam Nazari’s body was handed over to his family only after the payment of 700 million tomans and was buried in the cemetery of Ali Baqer village, in the Jalalvand region of Kermanshah.
Hengaw has also learned that on the same day, Yasin Elahi, 18, a Kurdish resident of the village of Ab Anar in Abdanan, was shot and killed by government forces during protests at First Square in the Dowlatabad area of Rey.
According to reports received by Hengaw, Yasin Elahi’s body was buried at Ibn Babawyeh Cemetery under strict security restrictions, without permission for a public funeral or memorial ceremony. Source: Hengaw}: https://hengaw.net/en/news/2026/01/article-155

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