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  1. 14 Jan 2026, 16:20·

    Following reports about the possible decision of the U.S. to attack Iran, Benny Biton, the mayor of Dimona, announced to the residents of the city that the shelters have been opened. He emphasized that this decision was made to increase preparedness and that there has been no change in the guidelines of the Home Front Command.

    Benny Biton wrote in a message on his Facebook page on Wednesday evening: "We have opened the shelters." He added: "The events of October 7 taught us a fundamental lesson; it is better to be prepared than to be surprised. For this reason, as a precautionary measure, I decided to open all public shelters in the city so that citizens feel secure."
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  2. 14 Jan 2026, 16:20·

    ♦️Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, accused the Israeli government of attempting to drag the United States into war and directly intervene in the national protests of the Iranian people, by sharing an image of a post by Tamir Morg, a reporter from Israel's Channel 14, on the social media platform X. In response to the Israeli journalist's claim that "foreign elements have armed Iranian protesters with military weapons," Araghchi wrote that Israel this time is "loudly shouting the hidden part of the story."

    The Iranian Foreign Minister, referring to the deaths of hundreds during the protests, stated: "Israel openly expresses its satisfaction with arming individuals and creating chaos in the streets." He addressed Donald Trump, the President of the United States, saying: "If he seeks to stop the killings, he must know where the root of this violence lies."

    These remarks come as images, which are difficult to transmit abroad due to internet outages, clearly show the armed crackdown by suppressors against protesters who often are merely chanting slogans.
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  3. 14 Jan 2026, 16:20·

    ⭕️Minister of Justice: Anyone who was on the streets from January 8 to 11 is a criminal

    ♦️ Amin-Hossein Rahimi, the Minister of Justice of the Islamic Republic, said on Wednesday during a cabinet meeting: "No leniency or compromise" will be considered for those responsible for the "chaos." He claimed that after January 8, there were "no protests" and the country witnessed "full-scale terrorist actions." Rahimi also stated that legal action against the "Zionist regime, the United States, and monarchists" is on the agenda and added that the judiciary is working to distinguish those he called "terrorists."
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  4. 14 Jan 2026, 14:33·

    The Prime Minister of Britain condemned the suppression and killing of protesters in Iran in the strongest terms.

    Keir Starmer, speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, January 24, stated that "the contrast between the courage of the Iranian people and the brutality of the regime that has disappointed them has never been clearer."

    He noted that we have "witnessed the regime's brutal behavior" and announced that "we are working with our allied friends on further sanctions and are doing everything we can to protect British citizens."
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  5. 14 Jan 2026, 14:31·

    A group of Iranians gathered in front of the Iranian consulate in Madrid on Tuesday, January 13 (23 Dey 1404) in support of the protests in Iran, took down the Islamic Republic flag, and replaced it with the Lion and Sun flag.
    A similar action had taken place a few days earlier in London, Frankfurt, and Canberra.
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  6. 14 Jan 2026, 10:51·

    According to three diplomats speaking to Reuters, some military personnel have been advised to leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening. Al Udeid is the largest U.S. base in the Middle East, housing around 10,000 soldiers. During the 12-day war, the Islamic Republic had launched missile attacks on this base. Previously, ahead of U.S. airstrikes in June, some personnel had been relocated from other U.S. bases in the region. Donald Trump, the President of the United States, said in a message to the people of Iran on Tuesday: "Help is on the way. Let's restore greatness to Iran."
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  7. 14 Jan 2026, 10:50·

    The Qom Judiciary announced on Wednesday, January 24, 1404, that following the arrest of "Mohammad Saadi-Nia," the owner of the Saadi-Nia café chain on Tuesday, January 23, all of his assets and accounts have been confiscated.

    The Qom Judiciary also stated that all of Saadi-Nia's business activities have been shut down and his legal case has been referred to the Article 49 court. This judicial body claimed that Saadi-Nia had "invited people to unrest and chaos."

    In the early days of the nationwide protests in January 1404, Mohammad Saadi-Nia had announced that the Saadi-Nia chain would join the strike in support of the protests and the strike of merchants.

    Earlier, the "Tasnim" news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, reported on Tuesday, January 23, the news of his arrest and stated that Mohammad Saadi-Nia's business license and activity permits have been revoked.
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  8. 14 Jan 2026, 10:49·

    ♦️According to Tasnim, the Attorney General of the Islamic Republic referred to the protesters as "terrorists" and called for the identification and seizure of their assets.
    Mohammad Mohammadi Azad, the Attorney General of the country, stated: "The authorities are obliged to identify the assets of the 'terrorists' and report them to the courts."
    He described this action as "educational" and added: "In order to take educational action against the terrorists and their supporters, it is necessary for individuals and legal entities who have suffered financial losses due to the crimes of the terrorists to submit their documents and evidence for review."
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  9. 14 Jan 2026, 10:49·

    🔸Two American lawmakers joined the campaign to light cigarettes with a burning image of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic, by sharing their own photos.

    Claudia Tenney, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Tim Sheehy, a U.S. Senator from Montana, posted their images related to this on the social media platform X.

    🔸Recently, a group of Iranians launched a campaign in which they light their cigarettes using the image of Ali Khamenei after it has been set on fire.
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  10. 14 Jan 2026, 10:49·

    A video received by Iran International shows Hoshing Abhari, the Islamic Republic's ambassador to Chile, removing images of Prince Pahlavi from the walls of the embassy and getting into a confrontation with those who have gathered.
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  11. 14 Jan 2026, 10:47·

    ♦️The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, January 24 (Iran time), citing statements from officials of the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic in recent months, about the imminent danger of bankruptcy for Bank Sepah and four other banks in Iran.
    According to this report, Bank Sepah, which is one of Iran's important financial institutions and linked to the Revolutionary Guard, could follow a path similar to Bank Ayandeh and face bankruptcy due to its high concentration and the large loans given to companies and holdings affiliated with itself.

    The author of this report believes that the root of the economic grievances that sparked the Iranian national revolution was the dissolution of Bank Ayandeh.
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  12. 14 Jan 2026, 10:46·

    Hasan Khomeini, the grandson of the founder of the Islamic Republic, said in an interview with state television about the people's protests: "The Pahlavi movement is an anti-religious movement. The day after the Islamic Republic, you will have neither security, nor freedom, nor welfare."
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  13. 14 Jan 2026, 10:46·

    In an interview with CBS News and in response to questions from Tony Dokoupil, Donald Trump warned that if executions of protesters begin in Iran, the U.S. will take "very decisive action." He stated that the executions "will not end well for the Iranian regime" and emphasized: protesting is one thing, killing thousands is another.
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  14. 13 Jan 2026, 23:31·

    This video was sent to me today at 15:56 Tehran time with the following description:
    "On Thursday, January 18, on Kashani Boulevard towards Sadighiyeh Square #Tehran. The crowd reached near Sadighiyeh Square, they were firing a lot of tear gas and the people were retreating."
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    According to what Factnameh wrote, it seems this video was also sent to other sources, but they broadcast it with the incorrect description of Tuesday, January 23!
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  15. 13 Jan 2026, 23:11·

    "Majid Tarshiz," a former Iranian football player, was shot and killed by the security forces of the Islamic Republic along with his wife on Thursday, July 8, 2025.

    According to "Majid Pourbakhsh," a sports presenter and journalist, Majid Tarshiz's wife was also killed alongside him. No further details about Majid Tarshiz's wife have been released. However, Majid Pourbakhsh has stated that they have two children.

    Majid Tarshiz was born in "Qaem Shahr," Mazandaran province, and had a history of playing for teams such as Tractor, Nassaji, Esteghlal Ahvaz, Fajr, and Mes Kerman.

    "Masoud Shojaei," the former captain of the Iranian national football team and a former player for "Osasuna" in Spain, shared the news of Majid Tarshiz's death on his Instagram story, tagging FIFA's account and asking when the global football federation will respond to the killing of football players in Iran by the government.
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    In another tweet, it was noted:
    Clarification and correction; one of Tarshiz's friends emphasized that he stepped forward three days ago to prevent shots from hitting his wife, and the bullet struck his heart, and his wife was not killed.
    The location of Tarshiz's murder was Tehran, and he was buried today.
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  16. 13 Jan 2026, 22:36·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that he is returning to the White House to "review the entire situation in Iran" and stated that the conditions in the country are "really bad." He added, "I will have the exact casualty figures in about 20 minutes, and we will act based on that."

    Trump emphasized that seeing reports of death and destruction in Iran has deeply occupied his mind regarding the situation in the country.

    In response to a question about the threats from the Islamic Republic in the event of a potential U.S. attack, he said, "Iran said the same things last time; when I struck them with nuclear capability; a capability they no longer possess. They made those statements back then too. They better correct their behavior."

    He also commented on his message to the leaders of the Islamic Republic, saying, "The message is that they need to show humanity. They are facing a big problem. I hope they do not resort to killing people. A report will reach me soon."
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  17. 13 Jan 2026, 21:52·

    Donald Trump warned the Islamic Republic that if they execute protesters, they will face a "very decisive" action. He added, "We don't want what is happening in Iran to continue, but if they do such a thing, you will see things that might make you very happy." Trump spoke about actions against the Islamic Republic, stating, "The ultimate goal is victory. I love victory."
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  18. 13 Jan 2026, 21:52·

    Donald Trump announced that "a lot of help" is on the way for the people of Iran, and in response to a question about the ultimate goal of these actions, he said: "The ultimate goal is victory. I love victory."

    In response to a question about how he defines "victory in Iran," Trump said: "Just as we defined it in Venezuela, or with Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi who was eliminated, or Qassem Soleimani. The same goes for Iran; where the Iranian nuclear threat was completely destroyed in about 15 minutes with the arrival of B-2 bombers."

    Trump added: "That was the total destruction I had mentioned from the beginning. Then some doubted, but in the end, they said Trump was right."

    The U.S. President continued by referring to the developments in Iran: "We do not want what is currently happening in Iran to continue. Protesting is one thing, but when they start killing thousands of people and now the issue of executions is being discussed, we need to see how this path will end for them. It will not have a good outcome."
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  19. 13 Jan 2026, 21:52·

    CBS announced that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated in an exclusive interview with Tony Dokoupil that the United States will take "very strong action" if the Islamic Republic begins executing protesters. Trump emphasized in this interview: "We don't want what is happening in Iran to continue. This [path] will not have a good outcome."
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  20. 13 Jan 2026, 21:49·

    ♦️Bloomberg reported that Elon Musk has proposed offering Starlink internet for free in Iran; a move that could help bypass internet shutdowns. At the same time, a reporter from i24 network quoted Israeli officials stating that Washington is preparing options for an attack on Iran, although the timing and intensity are unclear.
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  21. 13 Jan 2026, 21:14·

    CBS News reported, citing several informed sources, that the U.S. approach to Iran was discussed in several meetings within the Trump administration on Tuesday. According to the report, the main meeting will take place in the form of a National Security Council directors' committee session, which is scheduled to be chaired by J.D. Vance on Wednesday at 00:30 AM Iran time.
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  22. 13 Jan 2026, 21:12·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in his latest response to the widespread protests in Iran, once again claimed that "help for Iranian patriots is on the way" and emphasized that he has canceled all meetings between American officials and the authorities of the Islamic Republic until the "meaningless slaughter" stops.

    He also referred to the internal situation in Iran, stating: "Iran was a great country until these monsters seized it" and mentioned that the current conditions are "very fragile."

    In remarks directed at the Iranian protesters, Trump said, "Keep protesting" and if they can, "take back their institutions." He also urged the protesters to "record the names of the perpetrators of repression and slaughter," as he stated, "they will pay a heavy price."

    In another part of his speech, Trump announced that tariffs on companies trading with Iran have been implemented as of today and added: "I have just one sentence for them: help is on the way."
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  23. 13 Jan 2026, 20:31·

    ♦️A senior U.S. official told Axios that according to Israeli intelligence assessments, the number of fatalities from the nationwide protests in Iran could reach around 5,000, although the exact figures are still not independently verifiable due to communication disruptions across the country.
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  24. 13 Jan 2026, 20:31·

    ♦️ According to reports from the public received by Independent Persian, the repressive agents of the Islamic Republic have recently raided citizens' homes to collect satellite dishes.

    According to these sources, these actions have coincided with widespread internet outages and increased communication restrictions, with the aim of preventing people from accessing news and images of the protests. Witnesses say that agents have entered residential neighborhoods without providing clear explanations, entering homes and confiscating satellite reception equipment.

    Meanwhile, the Tasnim news agency, affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards, has claimed in a report that the collection of satellite dishes in some areas of Tehran is "likely" being carried out by individuals who, according to this news agency, "intend to discredit revolutionary institutions."
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  25. 13 Jan 2026, 19:57·

    Received photo with the caption: 'Military vehicle equipped with a machine gun in Sadeghiyeh (Ariya Shahr) #Tehran, Thursday, January 8'
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  26. 13 Jan 2026, 19:19·

    ♦️Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in response to a journalist's question asking, "Is the U.S. advising its allies to leave Iran?" said, "It's better to come out, it's a good idea."
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    The German Foreign Ministry has urged its citizens to leave Iran.
    In a statement addressed to citizens still present in Iran, the ministry recommended having sufficient supplies of water, food, medicine, fuel, and communication tools.
    The French Foreign Ministry also urged its citizens to leave Iran.
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  27. 13 Jan 2026, 19:13·

    Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Tuesday, January 13, in response to a question about the number of casualties in the Iranian national uprising, stated that he has not yet received accurate figures and has heard varying numbers. He emphasized that even the loss of one life is "too much" and added that he would receive clearer information about the number of casualties within the next 24 hours.

    Trump further refrained from providing details in response to a question about the type of potential assistance the U.S. might offer to Iranian protesters, saying that you would "understand the answer to this matter yourself."
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  28. 13 Jan 2026, 18:55·

    Donald Trump, in response to a question about U.S. assistance to the people of Iran, stated that this matter will be clarified within the next 24 hours. When asked about the number of protesters killed, he added: "No one has been able to give me an exact number. I've heard various figures. Even one person is too many. It will probably be clarified within the next 24 hours, and we will find out."
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  29. 13 Jan 2026, 18:55·

    Axios reported, citing a senior U.S. official, that Steve Witikoff, Donald Trump's special representative, had a secret meeting with Prince Reza Pahlavi last weekend.

    Caroline Levitt, a spokesperson for the White House, stated that the White House National Security team held a meeting on Tuesday morning regarding options for responding to the protests in Iran, but Donald Trump was not present at this meeting.

    According to an American official, Israel has shared its assessment with the United States. This American official said, "The Iranians are carrying out a widespread crackdown."
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  30. 13 Jan 2026, 18:55·

    According to information obtained by Manoto Network, the United States is considering an operation to attack military and security targets inside Iran within the next 96 hours.

    This information, provided to Manoto by a knowledgeable Middle Eastern source, indicates that the planned targets include command centers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij in various locations across Iran.

    According to Manoto sources, these attacks will be carried out using guided cruise missiles. The informed source stated that a final decision on executing this operation has not yet been made, and the scale, intensity, and duration of it are still unclear.

    This report comes as Donald Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue their demonstrations just hours ago, stating, "Help is on the way." He also announced that all meetings with Iranian officials have been canceled until the killing of protesters stops.

    At the same time, the Israeli army has announced that it has increased its state of readiness due to the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran.
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