January 10, 2026
Iran’s nationwide protest movement entered its fourteenth day on Saturday as demonstrations continued across multiple regions despite a prolonged internet blackout and an intensified security presence in major cities.
According to reports from inside the country, clashes between protesters and security forces were recorded in several cities, including Tehran, Tabriz, Rasht, and Kazerun. In southern Iran’s Kazerun, security forces were reported to have fired indiscriminately at shops and residential buildings, heightening fears among local residents.
January 9—Tehran, Iran
Photos from protests in Valiasr.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/JRdd67Nd1M— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 9, 2026
In the capital, Tehran, security forces maintained a heavy presence throughout the day amid concerns over renewed protests. Despite these measures and the continued disruption of internet access, large nightly demonstrations were reported across numerous districts, including Heravi, Chitgar, Ekbatan, Qeytarieh, Punak, Sattarkhan, Jannat Abad, and several major intersections. Protesters chanted slogans calling for the removal of the country’s leadership and the end of clerical rule.
In the northwest, Tabriz witnessed fresh clashes between protesters and security forces as large crowds gathered for another night of demonstrations. Protesters were heard chanting slogans emphasizing unity across ethnic lines, including calls for cooperation between Turkic- and Persian-speaking communities. Nightly rallies were also reported in Rasht, where demonstrators continued to chant anti-government slogans despite the security crackdown.
January 10: Protesters in Mashhad chant against the regime#IranProtests #FreeIran2026 #IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/7OIF7rsO5Z
— Iran Focus (@Iran_Focus) January 10, 2026
Internet monitoring organization NetBlocks reported that Iran had remained offline for approximately 48 hours, confirming the continuation of a nationwide internet blackout. The group noted that while ordinary citizens remained largely cut off from communication, state officials continued to publish statements online, deepening concerns about information suppression.
Opposition figures abroad commented on the ongoing unrest, stating that protests had spread to nearly 190 cities nationwide over the past two weeks. They reported continued confrontations in major urban centers, including Tehran and Mashhad, as well as in provincial cities such as Isfahan, Shiraz, Karaj, Zahedan, Kerman, Kermanshah, and Yazd.
As Iran’s protest movement completes its second week, demonstrations continue to defy security measures and communication restrictions. Authorities have not released official casualty figures or addressed reports of property damage, live fire, or the scope of the internet shutdown. With protests persisting across the country, the situation remains volatile and unresolved.
