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Iran Uprising at a Glance – Day 39
Based partially on reporting by PMOI (MEK) Network in Iran
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7 PM CET
- Days: 39th day
- Protests: 198 cities
- Fatalities: 400+ estimated deaths, 260 identified by MEK (including 32 children)
- Detentions: 20,000+
For the past six weeks, brave young students have marched on campuses from the northwest to the southeast of Iran, to kick off the day’s “Death to Khamenei” chants and then pour into the streets to mingle with their compatriots in flash protests, showing the regime that they will not rest until this regime is gone.
The regime has boosted security at universities and flooded campuses with as many Basij forces it can muster these days to prevent demonstrations, but protests continue by a defiant generation, and the regime is coming up short.
Today, the Raisi government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi visited Khajeh Nasir University and faced the students’ rage as they booed him away with chants of “We don’t want a corrupt system, we don’t want a murderous guest”, “Spokesman get lost”, “Death to the mullahs’ regime”.
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
Gov. spox Ali Bahadori Jahromi visited Khajeh Nasir University today. Students chanted:
-We don't want a corrupt system, nor a killer guest!
-Spox get lost!
-Death to the mullahs' regime!#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/8eEAcy9wD7— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
Students in many universities also consistently chant “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or the Leader [Khamenei]” in a pointed message to all listening throughout the world that this revolution aims to relegate all forms of dictatorships, past and present, to where they belong.
As reflected below, today’s protests showcase the younger generation’s resistance and the spark they and the organized resistance provide for an uprising that will continue to the regime’s downfall.
- Hamedan – Students of the Islamic Azad University of Hamedan held a demonstration, chanting: “Death to the dictator”.
- Tehran –Students of Alzahra University chanting: “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”
- Tehran – Students of Sharif University of Technology chanting: “We’ll fight and take back Iran.”
- Tehran – Students of the Islamic Azad University-Medical Sciences Faculty chanting: “This is no longer a simple protest; this is the beginning of a revolution!”
- Tehran – Students of Tehran University – Faculty of Psychology & Educational Sciences chanting: “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”
- Isfahan – Students of the Islamic Azad University of Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch chanting: “All these years of crimes! Death to the mullahs’ regime.” Here also they are chanting “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”
- Isfahan – Students of Isfahan Technology University chanting: “This is the year Seyyed Ali [Khamenei] is overthrown!”
- Falavarjan, Isfahan Province – Students of Islamic Azad University of Falavarjan chanting to the IRGC paramilitary Basij units & campus security: “Shame on you! Shame on you!”
- Ahvaz – Students of Chamran University of Ahvaz held a protest gathering on this 39th day of the nationwide uprising. They chanted: “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”
- Bandar Abbas – Students of the University of Hormozgan chanting: “College students rather die than live in infamy.”
- Shahrekord, southwest Iran – University students held a protest rally against the mullahs’ regime on this 39th day of the nationwide uprising.
- Dezful, southwest Iran – Students of Islamic Azad University of Dezful chanting: “Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!”
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
Students of Islamic Azad University, Tehran Medical Branch chanting:
"Don't think it's just today! We've planned for every day!"
"We don't want spectators! Join our ranks!"
"Proud Iranians! Support!"#IranRevolution2022pic.twitter.com/5EewjeSpbi— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
Students of Alzahra University chanting:
"Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!"#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/dFZ8F0GzJw— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
Students of Sharif University of Technology chanting:
"We'll fight and take back Iran!"#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/uhj5o4oN3f— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
October 24 – Ahvaz, southwest #Iran
Students of Chamran University of Ahvaz held a protest gathering on this 39th day of the nationwide uprising.
They chanted: "Freedom! Freedom! Freedom!"#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/TJTeCZmwej— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
October 24 – Hamedan, western #Iran
Students of Islamic Azad University of Hamadan held a protest gathering on this 39th day of the nationwide uprising.#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/NZ4iCX9CpL— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
Locals are on strike and continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 39th day of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/rFSNZ0L51Q— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
October 24 – Qaem Shahr, northern #Iran
Locals say authorities are sending a large number of security forces to quell protests in the neighboring city of Amol.#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/jw5LZM59lV— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
At one of the girls schools in Tehran, the Sadra Girls High School, clashes erupted when parents learned about mishandling and interogation of students. According to local reports, the principal closed doors, ordered students to take off their clothes, searching for cell phones. The principal has savagely beaten several students, prompting families to rally outside the school, sources suggest.
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
Regime security forces began firing tear gas to disperse the crowd of parents at Karoon Mortazavi St. near the Sadr Girls High School.#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/flrRPzYG3x— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
“Banafsheh was vomiting foam for two hours,” a parent says, referring to the principal’s savagery.
#IranRevolution2022
Tehran, #Iran's capital—The regime's atrocities fueled public anger. Citizens set tires ablaze, blocking the streets. They also beat a plainclothes agent.
"The situation is still tense," locals say.#MahsaAmini🌹pic.twitter.com/Dkrn1AkWQR— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
The incident is a clear indication of what the future holds for Iran. As the wall of fear has found serious cracks, Iranians have learned to stand up for their rights wherever and whenever possible. Assured by a public outrage and the eventual support they will receive, Iranians have hundreds of other reasons to protest and stop tolerating what they previously held for inevitable.
October 24 – Tehran, #Iran
City Theater Metro Station
Protesters chanting: "Death to Khamenei!" referring to regime Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.#IranRevolution2022#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/SLhEK0TE4B— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 24, 2022
UPDATE: 8:30 AM CEST
Live Report: Iran’s Nationwide Uprisings Sees New Surge Coupled With Massive Support in Berlin
Sunday marked the 38th day of Iran’s nationwide uprising, which has continued despite repressive measures by the regime and constant internet outages.
Protests in Iran have to this day expanded to at least 197 cities. Over 400 people have been killed and more than 20,000 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 241 killed protesters have been published by the PMOI/MEK.
London—October 21, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Continue to Rally in Trafalgar Square in Support of the Iran Protests
London, October 21, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) and some UK citizens continue to rally in Trafalgar Square in solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising.
Berlin—October 21, 2022: Iranian Resistance Supporters Continue to Rally in Support of the Iran Protests
Berlin, October 21, 2022: Freedom-loving Iranians and supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) continue to rally in solidarity with the Iranian people’s uprising.
Also, read Iran News in Brief – October 23, 2022