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Iran Uprising at a Glance – Day 106
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran
Friday, December 30, 2022 – 8 PM GMT+1
- Days: 106
- Protests: 282 cities
- Fatalities: 750+ estimated deaths, 601 identified by MEK
- Detentions: 35,000
Marking day 106 of the nationwide uprising, even some of the highest-ranking mullahs are beginning to express concern at the consequences the runaway inflation, sharply rising prices, and the bungling management of the markets by the regime might have in further undermining the mullahs’ grip on power and adding fuel to the fire of the uprising.
Today, thousands of Baluchis in different cities of Sistan and Baluchistan Province in southeast Iran took to the streets in a continuation of anti-regime protests against the mullahs’ rule.
December 30 – Zahedan, southeast #Iran
Protesters chanting: "Death to the dictator!"#IranRevolution2022#زاهدان pic.twitter.com/59357sDMJu— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 30, 2022
In the provincial capital Zahedan and in a massive throng of protesters came out, chanting slogans specifically targeting the regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), and the paramilitary Basij. They were chanting, “This is the year of blood, Seyed Ali (Khamenei) will be toppled.” The protesters also chanted “IRGC, Basij, you are our ISIS,” demonstrating their rejection of the newly-appoint governor who is an IRGC Brig. Gen.
Brave women protesting in Zahedan, were seen chanting: “We don’t want a child-killing regime!”
December 30 – Zahedan, southeast #Iran
Brave women protesting and chanting: "We don't want a child-killing regime!"#IranRevolution2022#زاهدان pic.twitter.com/ex4r4EqOSs— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 30, 2022
Protesters in the city of Khash chanted anti-regime slogans, as terrified authorities dispatched many security units to the streets and used drones to monitor the local rallies.
In the city of Piranshahr, northwest Iran, locals held a ceremony for Karevan Ghader-Shokri, killed 40 days ago by the mullahs’ regime. These ceremonies, held across the country, have quickly evolved into anti-regime rallies.
In Khorramabad, western Iran, a similar ceremony was held in memory of Hossein Zarrinjuie, another protester killed by the mullahs’ regime. Many locals took part in this event, further escalating concerns among regime officials about such gatherings turning into major anti-regime protests.
December 30 – Khorramabad, wesetern #Iran
Footage of the large number of locals gathered to mark the 40th day of Hossein Zarrinjuie's murder by the regime's oppressive security forces.#IranRevolution2022#مرگ_بر_ستمگر_چه_شاه_باشه_چه_رهبر pic.twitter.com/y6EoytzFL2— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 30, 2022
December 30 – Khash, southeast #Iran
Protesters chanting: "Death to Khamenei!"#IranRevolution2022#بلوچستان pic.twitter.com/ITtn8foZeW— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) December 30, 2022
UPDATE: 4:30 PM CET
Regime Refuses Handing a Martyr’s Body, People Bury His Cloth And Hold Protests
Today, locals in Izeh, southwestern Iran, held a symbolic burial ceremony for Mahmoud Ahmadi. Since the regime refused to hand over the martyr’s body, his compatriots buried his cloth instead. Reports from Izeh indicate a huge crowd gathering at Mahmoud’s funeral and chanting anti-regime protests.
Considered one of the hotbeds of the nationwide Iran protests, Izeh has been the scene of many anti-regime demonstrations since the beginning of what many consider a revolution in the making.
Mahmoud Ahmadi and Hossein Saidi were killed during a heavy raid by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) forces. The IRGC used heavy machine guns and other weapons to shoot down the defiant youths taking shelter in a home in a village near Izeh.
UPDATE: 7:30 AM CET
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi’s New Year Message
I congratulate you on the advent of 2023, which coincides with the Iranian people’s victorious uprising to end the ruling religious tyranny. This uprising and revolution, led by women and youth, will bring freedom and prosperity to Iran and promote peace and justice in Ukraine, the Middle East, and across the globe. May 2023 be the year of expanding international solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising. The Iranian people’s struggle to overthrow the mullahs’ theocracy in Iran must be recognized.
Iran Uprising Continues With Protests Coupled With Major Currency Crisis
Iran’s nationwide uprising is marking its 105th day on Thursday with protests continuing by people from different social sectors while the national currency, the rial, is nosediving alongside a major fuel shortage crisis reported in different cities.
Protests in Iran have to this day expanded to at least 280 cities. Over 750 people have been killed and more than 30,000 are arrested by the regime’s forces, according to sources of the Iranian opposition People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). The names of 601 killed protesters have been published by the PMOI/MEK.
Iran: Pioneer Women Lead Revolution Against Misogynist Regime – Day 105
One of the main characteristics of Iran’s nationwide uprising is the presence of women and girls on the front line of the battle against the misogynistic rule of the Islamic Republic. ‘Misogynism’, in the essence of Mullah’s system, has overshadowed the regime’s ideological and political structure entirely.
Therefore, the freedom and liberation of Iranian women from the constraints imposed by the mullahs equal the destruction of the Islamic Republic. Iranian women and girls have turned the mandatory hijab into one of the biggest challenges of the Mullahs during the current uprising.
Pirfalak Family Rejects the Authorities’ False Narrative on Murder of Kian
Sajjad Pirfalak, the uncle of Kian Pirfalak, wrote on his Instagram that they would not accept any “fake or unreal narrative about Kian’s murder.”
Kian Pirfalak, 9, was killed by security forces on November 16, 2022, as he and his family passed in a car. Kian’s mother said she saw the security forces and plainclothes agents who ordered them to turn around, were the ones who opened fire on their car.
Oslo—December 27, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Gathered in Support of the Iran Revolution and Honored the Martyrs
Oslo, Norway—December 27, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered to commemorate the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian Revolution. They also expressed their solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising.
Hamburg—December 27, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Gathered in Support of the Iran Revolution and Honored the Martyrs
Hamburg, Germany—December 27, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) gathered to commemorate the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian Revolution. They also expressed their solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising.
Zurich—December 27, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Held an Exhibition in Support of the Iran Revolution, Honoring Kian Pirfalak and Other Martyrs
Zurich, Switzerland—December 27, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held a photo exhibition in memory of the martyrs of the nationwide Iranian Revolution. Kian Pirfalak, a 10-year-old child of Izeh, who was killed by the criminal agents of the Mullahs’ regime, was also commemorated.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – December 29, 2022