In a major press briefing held in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Representative Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI-US) unveiled “highly classified” documents and intelligence obtained from inside the Iranian regime’s inner circles via the network of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).
The revelations confirm that the bloody crackdown on the nationwide uprising in January 2026 was not a spontaneous reaction to unrest, but a pre-meditated “military operation” ordered directly by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and executed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) with war-like tactics intended to crush the popular uprising at any cost.
Anatomy of the “January Massacre”
The briefing began by providing a panoramic view of the explosive situation in Iran. While the world watched the bloodshed in the streets with shock, the NCRI-US presented evidence proving these actions amount to systematic “crimes against humanity.”
Speakers explained that the uprising, sparked in late December by economic collapse, rapidly evolved into a full-scale political revolution demanding the overthrow of the regime. Facing this human tide, the regime adopted a strategic decision for a “maximum security solution,” resulting in the death of over 3,000 protesters and the arrest of more than 50,000 others.
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Soona Samsami (NCRI’s U.S. representative) lays out the policy stakes of Iran’s uprising: protests that began Dec 28, 2025 quickly turned into a nationwide rejection of dictatorship, met by IRGC take-over of repression, internet blackouts, de facto martial… pic.twitter.com/XaLRSCHIvD— NCRI-U.S. Rep Office (@NCRIUS) February 3, 2026
The objective of the press conference was twofold: first, to debunk the regime’s official narrative portraying the events as “riots” that were contained; and second, to present irrefutable evidence of the IRGC’s central role, compelling the international community—particularly the U.S. administration—to take decisive action beyond mere verbal condemnation.
“Top Secret” Directives: “Crush Them Without Mercy”
The most critical segment of the conference involved the disclosure of documents classified by the regime as “Top Secret.” According to the resistance officials, the regime’s Supreme National Security Council, under Khamenei’s direct supervision, issued directives to IRGC commanders and State Security Forces days before the protests reached their peak. These orders contained explicit instructions to exercise “no leniency” and to use “lethal force” to end the uprising.
The intelligence indicated that Khamenei, sensing an existential threat to his regime, gave the green light for the IRGC to use military-grade weaponry, including snipers and armored vehicles, against unarmed civilians. The documents revealed a contingency plan known as “Neighborhood Security,” which effectively placed major cities, particularly Tehran, under a grid system controlled by Basij militias and the IRGC’s Saberin Special Forces, with clear Rules of Engagement (ROE) to “Shoot to Kill” immediately, without warning shots.
This revelation completely dismantles the regime’s claim that casualties were the result of “skirmishes” or “self-defense,” proving instead that the decision to kill was a centralized political order executed in cold blood.
The IRGC’s Pivotal Role: A State Within a State
The briefing dedicated significant attention to dissecting the role of the IRGC, emphasizing that it is no longer just a military force, but the de facto ruler of Iran.
The command structure managing the crackdown was detailed, showing how IRGC commanders in each province were granted absolute authority by Khamenei to run joint operations rooms comprising the army, police, and intelligence services. The NCRI-US highlighted three key aspects:
- Specialized Suppression Units: The deployment of elite IRGC units trained in urban warfare, equipped with heavy weaponry and advanced surveillance gear.
- Information Blackout: The IRGC Intelligence Organization orchestrated the total internet blackout in uprising hotspots (such as Lordegan and Narmak) to facilitate the massacre away from the eyes of the world. The documents confirmed the internet shutdown was part of the pre-planned strategy.
- Secret Detention and Torture: With official prisons overflowing, the IRGC utilized “safe houses,” secret detention centers, and warehouses to interrogate and torture thousands of youth and women.
The briefing also reiterated that the IRGC controls over 50% of Iran’s economy, using these vast resources to fund domestic repression and export terrorism. Therefore, any business with Iran ultimately funds this machinery of suppression.
The Toll of the Crackdown: Facts and Figures
The NCRI-US provided an updated assessment of the casualties, based on its extensive network inside the country:
- Over 3,000 Martyrs: The identities of hundreds have been verified, while authorities refuse to release the bodies of many victims, using them to blackmail families financially and politically.
- Targeting Women and Youth: The report highlighted a horrific percentage of victims among women and minors, confirming the indiscriminate and brutal nature of the live fire used.
- Abduction of the Wounded: The IRGC has been snatching injured protesters from hospital beds, forcing thousands to treat their wounds in hiding to avoid arrest.
The Resistance Units: The Alternative Voice
In the face of this brutality, the press briefing highlighted the role of the MEK’s “Resistance Units.” It was noted that these units did not merely document the crimes but played a leading role in organizing the protests and directing public anger toward the regime’s symbols.
Speakers emphasized that the continuation of the uprising despite such immense repression proves that the Mullahs’ regime has lost control of the streets and that the “wall of fear” has crumbled. The slogans chanted across Iran—such as “Death to Khamenei” and “Death to the Oppressor, be it the Shah or the Leader”—reflect the political maturity of the Iranian people, who reject a return to any form of dictatorship.
The conference also refuted attempts by the regime and certain suspicious actors to promote false alternatives (such as the remnants of the Shah’s regime), reaffirming that the Iranian people aspire to a democratic, secular republic based on the ballot box, as embodied in Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan.
Call to Action: No Alternative to Firmness
The NCRI-US concluded the briefing with a direct and urgent message to the U.S. administration, the European Union, and the international community. Resistance representatives asserted that the policy of appeasement or betting on “reform” from within the regime has been proven catastrophically wrong by the blood on the streets.
The NCRI-US outlined specific, immediate demands:
- Full Terrorist Designation: Commending the European Parliament’s stance and calling for the full implementation of the IRGC’s designation as a Terrorist Organization, including all associated sanctions to paralyze the regime’s financial capabilities.
- Right to Self-Defense: Calling on the international community to recognize the right of the Iranian people and the rebellious youth to defend themselves against the IRGC’s violence.
- Diplomatic Isolation: Expelling the regime’s ambassadors, closing its embassies (which function as hubs for espionage and terror), and holding regime leaders—Khamenei, Raisi, and IRGC commanders—accountable for crimes against humanity.
- Internet Access: Providing technical assistance to the Iranian people to bypass the digital blockade and ensure the free flow of information.
Conclusion: The Regime is Falling
The press briefing concluded that the Mullahs’ regime has entered a point of no return. The January 2026 massacre, while temporarily slowing demonstrations in some areas, has sown seeds of anger that cannot be uprooted. The NCRI-US asserted that the regime is now “weaker than ever before,” sitting atop a volcano, and that the final word belongs to the Iranian people and their organized resistance.
