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  1. 18 Jan 2026, 17:14·

    Replying to message #69902

    It seems that Meta (the owner of Instagram) has hidden the followers and following lists of accounts that it identifies as being located in Iran, displaying the message "No users found."
    miladnu
    Following this news, a few nights ago, the threat information page of Cloudflare: @VahidOnline

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  2. 18 Jan 2026, 17:13·

    ⚠️ Disturbing and bloody images
    Received with the description: A crime was committed on Thursday in #Borujerd. This person is one of the victims. January 7.

    English tweet for retweet: Vahid

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  4. 18 Jan 2026, 15:21·

    ⚠️ Last video: Heartbreaking scene, carrying an injured or deceased person
    Received images with the caption: "#Tehran, Salsabil Street (Rudaki), Thursday, January 8"
    en: Vahid

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  5. 18 Jan 2026, 14:52·

    Hengaw has reported that the family of #Erfan_Soltani was allowed to meet with him very briefly today.

    • Fortunately, Erfan is alive.
      MaryamMoqaddam
      In a video that has reached Hengaw, Somayeh Malekian, a relative of Erfan Soltani in Germany, says that today, Sunday, January 28, 2025, she was informed that: "Erfan is alive and has been able to meet with his family."
      HengawO
      Since last night, news of his death has been circulating and is still being shared: twitter

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  6. 18 Jan 2026, 04:42·

    The Sunday Times, in a new report citing doctors, has written that at least 16,500 Iranian protesters have been killed by the Islamic Republic's suppressors, and another 330,000 Iranian protesters have been injured. This report states that most of them were killed during two days of complete slaughter (Thursday, January 18, and Friday, January 19). The Sunday Times has described this massacre as "the most brutal suppression by the clerical regime in its 47 years of existence."
    @VahidHeadline
    According to a report published by the Sunday Times, the number of fatalities from the suppression of nationwide protests in Iran may have reached around 16,500.

    This report, written by Christina Lamb, references a confidential report attributed to doctors inside Iran. According to this report, in addition to the fatalities, over 330,000 people have also been injured during the protests.

    The Sunday Times writes that in light of the nationwide internet and communication blackout, the ability to independently document and verify events has been severely limited, and doctors have reported an increase in the scale of violence and casualties.

    The report states that government forces have fired on protesters using military weapons and snipers, with many of the victims being young people under 30. It also mentions instances of bodies being transferred from hospitals and secret burials.

    The Sunday Times emphasizes that due to communication restrictions, independent verification of these figures is difficult, and other human rights sources have provided different numbers.

    This report comes as concerns about human rights and the suppression of protesters in Iran continue.
    VahidOOnLine
    The Sunday Times reported, citing doctors inside Iran, that more than 8,000 protesters across Iran may have gone blind.
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  7. 18 Jan 2026, 01:50·

    Replying to message #69987

    I seriously watched this video a hundred times!
    It's unbelievable!!
    It really feels like a drama movie!
    The person knows they have no chance of keeping the door closed, but they do everything they can to buy time for others. 😭😭
    mahdiiiii_____

    The one who kept the door closed until others could escape. Is that even possible?!
    EgoEgonn
    Do you see that man who is alone holding the door against these knife-wielding savages so people can escape? This is an example of the dear people of Iran.
    There are millions of people just as noble and brave in Iran who are trapped in the claws of the regime.
    mademoola
    Yes, yes, it's completely clear that foreign terrorists attacked the people!!!
    They chased people with weapons and batons, even into their homes.
    Watching the footage is terrifying!
    Poor people, what have they endured!
    jinzianazadi
    How brave can one person be to do this? It leaves you speechless about how courageous these people are.
    the_shin0bi
    That one person who tried to keep the door closed alone, what heroes our homeland has.
    Adithefree
    A few people take refuge in a house, and a hero stands behind the door so that the killers of the Islamic Republic cannot enter; they open the door with swords and knives and weapons, and the first thing they do is disable the camera.
    ImanOracle
    All evidence indicates that what happened in Iran was one of the most severe and unprecedented forms of massacre and repression of the Iranian people that must be recorded and examined in detail; something akin to the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia in the 1970s, or the Rwandan genocide and the Balkan massacres in the 1990s.
    Kayvan_Hosseini
    Look at how we have lived alongside these savages for 47 years. Do they have families? Can one person have such a savage nature? Woe to you, fear tomorrow.
    MShamsmolavi
    📷 Bi_Afsar, 📷 mhdiata, 📷 iamhurad

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  8. 18 Jan 2026, 01:08·

    Government forces' vehicles on fire
    Received videos: "Kaj Square, Saadatabad #Tehran, Thursday, January 8"
    en: Vahid

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  9. 18 Jan 2026, 00:41·

    Received videos: 'Pine Field, Saadat Abad #Tehran, Thursday, January 8'
    Vahid

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  10. 18 Jan 2026, 00:12·

    Videos received from 'Kaj Square, Saadatabad #Tehran, Thursday, January 8 and/or Friday, January 9'
    Vahid

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  11. 18 Jan 2026, 00:04·

    Videos received from #Tehran, related to Thursday, January 8 or Friday, January 9
    Vahid

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  12. 17 Jan 2026, 22:31·

    The Washington Post article about the message from Araqchi and the phone calls between bin Salman and Netanyahu with Trump regarding military action:
    washingtonpost
    The Washington Post reported, citing an American official and a person close to the White House, that JD Vance, Trump's deputy, who has long been a critic of military interventions in foreign countries, supported the U.S. attack on the Islamic Republic.
    The Washington Post wrote, citing a person close to the White House, that Vance argued that Donald Trump had set a red line by warning Iran not to kill protesters and that he should enforce it.
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  13. 17 Jan 2026, 21:38·

    According to officials who spoke with the Washington Post, last Wednesday morning, coinciding with increasing speculation about the imminent possibility of U.S. attacks on Iran, Abbas Araqchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, sent a text message to Steve Witkoff, the White House Special Representative. This message was conveyed to Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and according to these reports, it emphasized that Tehran is prepared to stop the killings and revoke the death sentences of about 800 detained protesters from the recent anti-government demonstrations.
    Ardeshir

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  14. 17 Jan 2026, 20:12·

    A part of the video from the previous post:
    As seen in the image, government thugs are attacking people with machetes.
    Vahid
    And a screenshot of the sender's message: Vahid

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  15. 17 Jan 2026, 19:42·

    Images received from the attack by government forces armed with weapons, batons, etc., on people who have taken refuge in a building in #Tehran, and the brave effort of one citizen trying to prevent the entry of the oppressive thugs!

    When seen on the monitor of the CCTV: 'Wednesday, January 7, 1:40 AM'

    English tweet: Vahid

    The images show that plainclothes officers are equipped with various weapons including shotguns, paintball guns, pellet guns, batons, knives, sticks, and lasers.

    After the protesters entered to seek refuge, one citizen resists at the door for a few seconds to block the entry of security forces and buy time for the others.

    CCTV footage from the building's parking lot shows that the chase between the officers and the protesters continued for some time. According to the videos, as soon as the officers entered the lobby and parking area, they smashed the CCTV camera.
    @VahidHeadline

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  16. 17 Jan 2026, 17:00·

    The received video with the description: "Various images from the protests on Thursday, January 8, and Friday, January 9, in #Mashhad"
    Vahid

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  17. 17 Jan 2026, 16:44·

    Trump: It's time to seek new leadership in Iran.

    In an interview with Politico, Trump spoke about the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Khamenei:

    It's time to seek new leadership in Iran. The crimes he has committed as the leader of a country have completely devastated the nation and used violence on a scale never seen before. To maintain the functioning of a country, even if that functioning is at the lowest possible level, leadership must focus on properly managing their country, just as I do in the United States, rather than killing thousands to maintain control.

    This man is a sick individual who needs to properly manage his country and stop the slaughter of his people. His country is the worst place in the world to live due to failed leadership.
    Ardeshir

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  18. 17 Jan 2026, 16:24·

    From the sound of the cameraman that wanted to be removed: Fire on 'Khomeini Street #Tehran, Khush Intersection, Ayandeh Bank Building'
    📍 35.6873, 51.3736
    Vahid

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  19. 17 Jan 2026, 15:55·

    ⚠️ "Take a deep breath! Take a deep breath!"
    Received video with the caption "#Mashhad, January 8"

    English tweet: Vahid

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  20. 17 Jan 2026, 13:51·

    Ali Salehi, the prosecutor of Tehran, reacted to Donald Trump's recent claim about the cancellation of the death sentences for protesters, stating: "Trump always talks nonsense and without reason. Our approach is decisive, deterrent, and swift."
    He emphasized the judicial process, saying: "Currently, a large number of cases have resulted in the issuance of indictments and have been sent to court."
    Donald Trump had previously stated that the Islamic Republic has refrained from executing protesters.
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  21. 17 Jan 2026, 13:50·

    The official page of the U.S. Department of State in Persian announced in a message that reports have been received indicating that the Islamic Republic is preparing options to target American bases.

    The message states that, as President Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized, "all options remain on the table," and in the event of any attack by the Islamic Republic on U.S. assets, the country "will face a very, very powerful response."

    The U.S. Department of State further reiterated its previous position, warning: "We have said this before and we say it again, do not play games with President Trump."
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  22. 17 Jan 2026, 13:48·

    Khamenei confirmed the killing of several thousand people
    The leader of the Islamic Republic says he does not intend to lead the country into war, but will not let "internal criminals" go free. Ali Khamenei also acknowledged the killing of "several thousand people" during widespread protests across Iran.

    In a public speech on Saturday, January 27, Khamenei referred to the widespread protests in Iran as an "American sedition" and emphasized that "America must be held accountable," claiming to have suppressed it. He stated: "We do not intend to lead the country into war, but we will not let internal criminals go free."
    Earlier, on January 23, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, warned that if the Islamic Republic carried out its threats to execute detained protesters, it would face "very serious consequences" from the United States. The following day, he announced that he had learned Iran had canceled the execution orders and that the killing of protesters had stopped.
    Mr. Trump also wrote on Friday evening: "I greatly appreciate the fact that all planned executions, which were supposed to take place yesterday (over 800 cases), have been canceled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!"

    In his remarks today, the leader of the Islamic Republic also described a group of protesters as those who had no connection with Israel and intelligence services but were "excited by lies," adding: "This group also killed several thousand people."
    This is the first time the Iranian government has acknowledged the killing of "several thousand people," although it makes no mention of the role of government agents in the killing of protesters. Previously, Abbas Araqchi, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic, had stated that the number of casualties was "only a few hundred" and attributed it to "armed terrorists."

    In another part of his speech, the leader of the Islamic Republic warned political factions within the country that he would not allow insults to be directed at "the heads of the country, the president, and others in such important international and domestic conditions."
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  23. 17 Jan 2026, 04:21·

    Internet monitoring data (NetBlocks) shows that early on Saturday, January 27, after more than 200 hours of widespread and complete internet shutdown in Iran, user connectivity has seen a very slight increase.

    However, the overall access level remains around 2% of normal conditions, and there are no signs of a widespread return of the internet.

    Experts say that this limited increase only covers a small part of government infrastructure and specific networks, while public user access remains nearly blocked.

    The internet shutdown in Iran is one of the longest communication restrictions in recent years and has raised concerns among human rights organizations and advocates for internet freedom.

    Meanwhile, some domestic users in Iran have become active on social media in a limited capacity.
    @VahidHeadline

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  24. 17 Jan 2026, 00:48·

    Forwarded from channel 1008860288

    It seems that Iranian data centers are connecting to the international internet, and if you previously purchased a configured tunnel, it might be able to connect now.

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  25. 17 Jan 2026, 00:44·

    On Friday, January 26, the British police arrested several protesters during a demonstration by Iranians in front of the Islamic Republic's embassy.
    @VahidOOnLine

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  26. 16 Jan 2026, 23:38·

    Forwarded from channel 1098179827

    ❌ False Claim About IRIB's Admission to the Killing of 23,000 People

    🔹A video has been circulated on social media from a news segment of IRIB titled "IRIB's Admission to the Killing of 23,000 People."

    🔹This claim is based on a cut video of the morning news presenter on January 16, 2025, from the news network.

    🔹The presenter states, "Since the beginning of the Islamic Revolution, the number of martyrs from terrorism has been estimated to be over 23,000," and then quotes the head of the Martyrs Foundation, saying "a significant number" has been added to this figure.

    🔹Officials and state-affiliated media in Iran have not published any statistics on the casualties from the recent protests, aside from general statements.

    🔹This figure of "23,000 martyrs from terrorism" is also a claimed statistic that an organization named Habibillion claims to have documented. This number has been published multiple times in Iranian media over the years, with other figures also mentioned.

    🔹This statistic and other similar figures have no credibility without independent verification.

    🔹Since the severe crackdown on the protests in Iran in January 2025, the Islamic Republic claims that "armed terrorists" have "terrorized" people in the streets of Iran, while there is undeniable evidence of shooting and killing of protesters by the security forces of the Islamic Republic.

    🔹Factnameh gives a "False" rating to the claim of "IRIB's Admission to the Killing of 23,000 People" in the recent protests.

    👈 Read in Factnameh

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  27. 16 Jan 2026, 22:42·

    Prince Reza Pahlavi emphasized in a message on the social media platform X that "nothing is normal in Iran" as long as Ali Khamenei and the ruling structure remain in power and those responsible for repression are not punished.

    He has urged the people to raise their voices of protest with "national slogans" and stated that the international community is following these protests.
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  28. 16 Jan 2026, 22:22·

    Donald Trump: With the Midnight Hammer operation, we destroyed Iran's nuclear enrichment capability.
    Trump, referring to the killing of Qassem Soleimani, said: Perhaps if he had been present, we wouldn't have been this successful in Iran. Qassem Soleimani was the father of the roadside bomb. He destroyed many lives; many young people who today live without legs, without arms, with shattered faces.
    clashreport

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  29. 16 Jan 2026, 21:27·

    Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported early on Saturday, January 27, that the option to send SMS messages for mobile phone users in Iran has been activated. Fars, reiterating the Islamic Republic's claim about the connection between protesters in Iran and "foreign think tanks," asserted that the internet shutdown was aimed at "cutting this connection."

    This IRGC-affiliated media announced that after the SMS services are restored, access to the national internet and domestic messaging apps will be activated, and eventually, access to the global internet will be possible. However, Fars warned that this phased return will occur "according to the circumstances" and there is no specific timeline for it.
    VahidOOnLine

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  30. 16 Jan 2026, 19:11·

    The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has urged EU airlines to refrain from flying in Iranian airspace.

    The warning states that due to the likelihood of a U.S. attack, which has put Iran's air defense forces on higher alert, the risk of error has increased.
    VahidOOnLine

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