The wave of anti-regime protests in Iran has entered its sixth day, spreading in both scale and intensity from afternoon demonstrations in Mardoush in the south to nighttime uprisings in Tehran. Across the country, footage shows Islamic Republic security forces retreating as growing crowds pour into the streets, emboldened by sheer numbers and defiance. In Kuhdasht, locals reportedly chased off dozens of Basij and IRGC forces during the funeral of slain protester Amir Hesam Khodayari, tearing down regime banners in a striking public rebuke. Most ominous for the regime, chants of “Long Live the Shah” echoed for a second consecutive night in **Qom—the heart of Shiite Islam—**signaling that even the most religious strongholds are rejecting clerical rule and openly calling for the restoration of the monarchy. Meanwhile, the crackdown is escalating: security forces have opened live fire on civilians in Kermanshah, with the situation described as critical amid heavy deployments and mounting casualties. At least eight protesters, including teenagers and young men, have been killed since the uprising began. Iranians are once again flying the Lion and Sun flag, a powerful symbol of pre-revolutionary Iran, as international reactions intensify—most notably when Israel’s National Security Minister **Itamar Ben Gvir publicly declared solidarity with the Iranian people against Supreme Leader **Ali Khamenei. As the regime reportedly imports foreign militants to suppress its own population, one reality is becoming impossible to ignore: the Iranian people are rising—and much of the world’s media remains silent, or worse, aligned with their butchers.
Iranians Take CONTROL Of IRGC Police Stations – Revolution In Iran
| Para que puedan tomar una magnitud de lo que está ocurriendo en Irán en estos momentos:
Se están reportando protestas en más de 50 ciudades. Llevan así durante seis días consecutivos.
Esta prácticamente todo el país en llamas y el régimen islámico está quebrado. pic.twitter.com/KT8CBMlNva
— Agustín Antonetti (@agusantonetti) January 2, 2026
BREAKING NEWS – TEHRAN | TEHRANPARS
Chants of “Freedom, Freedom, Freedom” are echoing through the streets, as large numbers of people remain present, showing that the night-time mobilisation is continuing with strength. pic.twitter.com/UiYXVXhPoL
— Niyak Ghorbani (نیاک) (@GhorbaniiNiyak) January 2, 2026
In every corner of Iran tonight, people are shouting the following:
“Death to Khamenei”
“Long Live the Shah”This is not an economic dispute, Western “experts”
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 ♛
︎ (@NiohBerg) January 2, 2026
Live rounds fired at protesters in Kermanshah, Iran, as clashes escalate sharply. Eyewitnesses describe a tense, chaotic scene, with the situation on the ground increasingly critical. pic.twitter.com/R1Zawpb6tw
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) January 2, 2026
NOW in the city of Shahriar, Iran.
Amazing scenes coming out from all corners of Iran. Shahriar has also taken to the streets! “Don’t be afraid, we’re all together” is being shouted.
This is is never ending until the Islamic Republic is finished. pic.twitter.com/k7DC94rGCs
— Savakzadeh (@Savakzadeh) January 2, 2026
Insane footage coming out of occupied Iran.
The small town of Marvdasht has a population of 150,000.
It looks like the entire town is out and EVERYONE is protesting against the terrorist Islamic Republic and calling for the Shah to return. Wow. pic.twitter.com/SMEoXp67Mk
— Goldie Ghamari | گلسا قمری (@gghamari) January 2, 2026
| URGENTE — El pueblo iraní está tomando y bloqueando las calles de los principales barrios de la capital, en Teherán.
Parece que el posteo de Trump alentó a mucha gente a permanecer en las calles. Esto es una gran noticia.
Todos los ojos en Irán.pic.twitter.com/E677uuvkxQ
— Agustín Antonetti (@agusantonetti) January 2, 2026
Previously:
DAY 4 IN IRAN: Students, Women Take to the Streets Despite Live Ammo and Crackdown
IRAN SHOOTS PROTESTERS — TRUMP BACKS THE PEOPLE
The wave of protests in Iran has entered its sixth day: This is from the afternoon hours of demonstrations in Mardoush in southern Iran, as well as in Tehran in the evening hours pic.twitter.com/5jDFN72SaF
— Raylan Givens (@JewishWarrior13) January 2, 2026
BREAKING: Islamic Republic forces are retreating, as more Iranians flood the streets of Iran. pic.twitter.com/onZVnSNEbj
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) January 1, 2026
Ongoing protests now being reported in Rasht, Shiraz, Tehran, Kavar, Mashhad, Karaj, Kermanshah, Harsin, Ahvaz, Hamedan, Kohdasht, Qom, Tabriz, Nourabad Delfan (in the video) and more.
Internet has been cut off or limited in several locations. IRGC/Basij forces are now opening… pic.twitter.com/lU8STbOACz
— Emily Schrader – אמילי שריידר امیلی شریدر (@emilykschrader) January 2, 2026
Islamic Republic forces are retreating, as more Iranians flood the streets of Iran
Kuhdasht, Iran: Locals reportedly chased off 50 Basij and IRGC forces at Amir Hesam Khodayari’s funeral, tearing down all regime condolence banners. Courage on full display. pic.twitter.com/1YCUoHiQPz
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) January 2, 2026
BREAKING:
Reports that Iranians are close to storming a heavily guarded regime building in Marvdasht, despite terrorist gunfire.
Stand with them.
If they overrun the station, they gain access to much needed weapons.
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 ♛
︎ (@NiohBerg) January 2, 2026
Kuhdasht, Iran: Locals reportedly chased off 50 Basij and IRGC forces at Amir Hesam Khodayari’s funeral, tearing down all regime condolence banners. Courage on full display.
https://x.com/NiohBerg/status/2007050931880489146?s=20
Ladies and gentlemen,
Iran is chanting “Long Live the Shah” in the city of Qom – the heart of shia islam – for a second night in a row.
Even the heavily religious Qom wants the monarchy restored.
You don’t understand how big this is.
— 𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 ♛
︎ (@NiohBerg) January 2, 2026
Iran is chanting “Long Live the Shah” in the city of Qom – the heart of shia islam – for a second night in a row.
Even the heavily religious Qom wants the monarchy restored.
Holy shit.
Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, just posted this photo on X showing Ali Khamenei with a rope next to his head, and wrote:
“The people of Iran deserve a free life, liberated from the killer dictator Khamenei. We stand with you!” pic.twitter.com/Wx11TsIlwC
— Vivid.
(@VividProwess) January 2, 2026
Israel’s Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben Gvir, just posted this photo on X showing Ali Khamenei with a rope next to his head, and wrote:
“The people of Iran deserve a free life, liberated from the killer dictator Khamenei. We stand with you!”
More Arab proxies have arrived in Iran to help the Islamic Occupation with the killing of the Iranian people.
The mainstream media refuse to report this but we will continue as your geopolitical news channel. pic.twitter.com/DSpCkecR0F
— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) January 2, 2026
The regime is importing terrorists to attack the people of Iran.
Since the start of the anti-regime uprising in Iran, the Islamic regime’s security forces have murdered at least 8 protesters:
•Mostafa, 15
•Amirhossein Khodayari, 22
•Khodadad Shirvani, 37
•Sajjad Valamanesh, 28
•Vahab Ghaedi
•Shayan Asadollahi, 28
•Ahmad Jalil, 21… pic.twitter.com/eNotNvcAYK— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 2, 2026
Security forces have opened direct fire on protesters in Kermanshah.
Live ammunition has been used against civilian crowds, and clashes have sharply escalated.
The on-the-ground situation is being described as critical, with widespread tension and heavy security deployments across multiple areas of the city.
URGENT – KERMANSHAH | IRAN
Security forces have opened direct fire on protesters in Kermanshah.
Live ammunition has been used against civilian crowds, and clashes have sharply escalated.
The on-the-ground situation is being described as critical, with widespread tension and… pic.twitter.com/LZ3XO3Uhan— Niyak Ghorbani (نیاک) (@GhorbaniiNiyak) January 2, 2026
Since the start of the anti-regime uprising in Iran, the Islamic regime’s security forces have murdered at least 8 protesters:
•Mostafa, 15
•Amirhossein Khodayari, 22
•Khodadad Shirvani, 37
•Sajjad Valamanesh, 28
•Vahab Ghaedi
•Shayan Asadollahi, 28
•Ahmad Jalil, 21
•Dariush Ansari, 37
BREAKING: Iranians are flying the Lion and Sun flag in Iran. pic.twitter.com/njRI3z8LRG
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) January 2, 2026
Iranians are flying the Lion and Sun flag in Iran.
Iran’s Islamist regime should be terrified. This is the type of support that Iran’s freedom fighters never got from Obama/Biden. pic.twitter.com/QzToyp0AhE
— Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) January 2, 2026
President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope—hope that, at last, a President of the United States is standing firmly by… https://t.co/1H12Z77uCE pic.twitter.com/G3TyrkJTy6
— Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) January 2, 2026
Trump stands with the people.
Iran is burning.
We are witnessing history, akin to the fall of the Berlin wall.
And most media dare not say a word.
Ask yourself why. pic.twitter.com/a3ONoGWbz3
— dahlia kurtz
︎ דליה קורץ (@DahliaKurtz) January 1, 2026
خطاب به ژورنالیست ها
چرا شعارهای مردم ایران رو سانسور می کنید ؟؟pic.twitter.com/TYFl8a7UYl
— Amir Lakani (@AmirLakan) January 2, 2026
And the media stands with the butchers.

BREAKING NEWS – TEHRAN | TEHRANPARS
︎ (@NiohBerg)
NOW in the city of Shahriar, Iran.
Insane footage coming out of occupied Iran.
(@VividProwess) 

