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In Tehran’s Marlik neighborhood, Protesters addressed shopkeepers with chants: ‘Shut it down, shut it down If you don’t, shame on you.’ This is the final battle. Pahlavi will return. Hamedan. In a brave act in Hamedan, two protesters stood their ground in front of a water cannon, forcing Islamic Republic security forces to retreat. Wednesday, December 31st. Protesters took to the streets of Baghmalek in Khuzestan, chanting: ‘This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return.’ Wed

Hand-to-hand clashes between protesters and the Islamic Republic’s suppression forces in Hamedan. The voice of a generation that never saw the Pahlavi Dynasty "This is the last battle, Pahlavi will return." Protesters in Golshahr, Karaj, chanted “Death to the dictator” during a protest gathering. Freedom-seeking protesters in Fouladshahr set fires and blocked roads. On Tuesday, December 30th, Protesters in Fouladshahr, Isfahan, took to the streets chanting “Death to the dicta

Reza Shah, May your soul rest in peace. Monday, 29th of December Sar-Asiab neighborhood, Malard On Monday, the 29th of December, protesters in Hamedan chanted “Death to the dictator.” A video showing a large gathering of freedom fighters in front of the Charsu Mall in Tehran, chanting: “Iranians may die, but they will not accept humiliation.” Monday, December 29th. A rally of freedom fighters against the Islamic Republic in Hamedan, with chants of “Javid Shah.” (Long Live The

A brave freedom fighter who refused to back down in the face of the Islamic Republic’s repressive forces, and instead sat on the ground and was brutally beaten by those same forces. Monday, 29th of December Shah‑Abad (Jomhouri) Street, Tehran Widespread strike in Tehran’s Shush Bazaar. Honorable bazaar merchants, support, support! Strike and protests by shopkeepers in the Alaeddin and Charsu malls. “This is the final battle. Pahlavi will return.” Lalehzar Market, Tehran. Mond

Exclusive Iran weekly news December 28, 2025 -Sentenced To Death. Yaqub Karimpour, a resident of Miandoab in West Azerbaijan Province, has been sentenced to death by the Urmia Revolutionary Court following his arrest during the so-called ‘12-day war.’ He was convicted of ‘corruption on earth through collaboration with Israel and data transfer.’ Mr. Karimpour, born in 1984, is currently being held at Urmia Central Prison. According to available information, Mr. Karimpour has c

Shopkeepers at Alaeddin Shopping Center staged a protest over the rising price of the dollar by closing their shops. Shopkeepers at Chahar Souq Bazaar protested the rising dollar exchange rate, market stagnation, and the Islamic Republic authorities’ neglect of their demands by closing their shops. Shopkeepers at Shush Bazaar held a protest gathering in front of Iranian Passage, objecting to the rising dollar exchange rate, market stagnation, and the Islamic Republic authorit

Hamid Ghareh-Hassanlou, a physician and political prisoner held in Yazd Central Prison, announced in an audio message that he has begun a hunger strike in protest against what he describes as the “inhumane and alarming conditions” of his detention. According to his statement, emphasizing his innocence, Mr. Ghareh-Hassanlou said he has been unjustly imprisoned in exile for years and, in addition to receiving what he calls heavy and “unjust” sentences, has faced continuous inju

Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi, writer, civil activist, and a signatory of Statement 14, currently imprisoned in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, continues to be denied specialized medical treatment despite a serious decline in his health and the discovery of a suspicious mass in his chest. According to available information, the political prisoner was previously transferred to Ghaem Hospital in Mashhad due to breathing problems and worsening physical condition. Test results revealed a

Yaqub Karimpour, a resident of Miandoab in West Azerbaijan Province, has been sentenced to death by the Urmia Revolutionary Court following his arrest during the so-called ‘12-day war.’ He was convicted of ‘corruption on earth through collaboration with Israel and data transfer.’ Mr. Karimpour, born in 1984, is currently being held at Urmia Central Prison. According to available information, Mr. Karimpour has consistently denied all charges throughout interrogation and trial,

The death sentence of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner held at Urmia Central Prison, has been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court, and his case has now entered the execution stage, raising grave concerns over his fate. According to available information, the judge overseeing sentence enforcement formally notified Mr. Abdollahzadeh of the execution order and asked him to sign a clemency request, an action typically taken just ahead of executions. Mr. Abdollahzadeh was pre

Mohsen Parish, a monarchist political prisoner held at Karaj Central Prison, has been sentenced by Branch Two of the Karaj Revolutionary Court to three years in prison along with a set of supplementary punishments. In addition to the prison term, he has been banned from leaving the country for two years, barred from joining social groups or organizations for two years, and deprived of all government and public-sector employment and services for two years. The sentence was iss

Reza Mohammadhosseini, a monarchist political prisoner held in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, has been acquitted of all charges in a case opened against him during his incarceration. According to available information, Branch 13 of the Karaj Prosecutor’s Office issued a ruling, formally closing the case by ordering a halt to prosecution. Under this ruling, Mr. Mohammadhosseini was cleared of charges including ‘spreading false information’ and ‘propaganda against the regime.’ Th

Iran’s Supreme Court has ordered a stay on the death sentence of Mr. Vafaei Sani, who is held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. The order was issued just days after the execution ruling had once again been upheld and formally delivered to him in prison. His death sentence has been overturned and reissued multiple times. Most recently, he was sentenced to death on charges of ‘corruption on earth’ by Branch 3 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court, a ruling that was later upheld by a

According to those close to him, he was initially detained over alleged ‘online activity,’ but after being transferred to a detention facility, he was subjected to intense pressure and interrogations, including forced confessions. Family follow-ups indicate that he has not been transferred to any prison and is still being held at an IRGC Intelligence detention center. Since his arrest, there has been no information about his physical condition, health, or detention conditions

Applicants for Iran’s National Housing project in Shiraz held a protest. After four years of waiting and paying over 600 million tomans, they say they’re still without a home. Projects meant for delivery have stalled, one six-story building hasn’t gone past the third floor, yet applicants are now being asked for another 200 million tomans. Retirees from the state sector, Social Security, telecom, and healthcare held a protest outside the Kermanshah Provincial Pension Fund, co

Telecommunications retirees in Kermanshah gathered outside the city’s telecom building as part of nationwide protests by retired telecom workers. Chanting slogans and voicing their demands, protesters expressed outrage over the plundering of retirees’ financial resources by institutions tied to the Supreme Leader. Telecommunications retirees in Hamedan gathered outside the city’s telecom building as part of nationwide protests by retired telecom workers. Holding placards and

Exclusive Iran weekly news December 21, 2025 The Execution of Aqil Keshavarz. Mizan News Agency, affiliated with Iran’s judiciary, announced the execution of Aqil Keshavarz, an architecture student at Shahroud University, on charges of ‘spying for Israel. According to the report, the 27-year-old was arrested while traveling to Urmia during what authorities called the ‘12-day war.’ He was held at Urmia Central Prison and, in a fast-tracked process, tried and sentenced to death

A group of Social Security and retired teachers gathered outside the Social Security Organization in Tehran to protest their living conditions and officials’ disregard for their demands. The strike by workers at Varda Zartak entered its second day. The walkout at one of Kovar County’s largest industrial plants reflects months of unanswered demands and deep frustration among workers. According to reports, after months of letters, formal requests, and fruitless follow-ups, empl

Students at the University of Tehran held a protest outside the Central Library of the university’s main campus, objecting to the cancellation of housing for 6th-semester MA and 10th-semester PhD and undergraduate students, and the administration’s failure to address their demands.

Abolfazl Khoran, a teachers’ union activist and political prisoner held in Arak Prison, is facing a new criminal case while incarcerated, while still being denied urgent medical care despite a prison doctor’s confirmation that he needs surgery. Sources close to his family say Mr. Khoran has been summoned to Branch 102 of Arak Criminal Court to defend himself against a new charge of “spreading false information online,” a case opened against him during his imprisonment. Accord