On the evening of Sunday, January 4, 2026, the eighth day of the nationwide uprising, Iran Protests unfolded in Tehran and numerous other cities, marked by widespread demonstrations and intense clashes between protesters—particularly rebellious youth—and the regime’s repressive forces. Over the past eight days, Iran Protests have spread to 107 cities nationwide.
Despite a full state of alert imposed on military, law enforcement, and security forces in Tehran, Iran Protests erupted in multiple districts of the capital, including Jomhouri Street, Moshiriyeh, Sadeghieh, Narmak (Haft-Hoz), Tehranpars, Shahrak-e Vali-Asr, Jannat Abad, Siros Crossroads, and other central areas, where protesters chanted “Death to Khamenei.”
In Nurabad Mamasani (Fars province), Iran Protests escalated into armed confrontations with regime forces, with running street battles reported. In Isfahan, rebellious youth clashed with security units at Si-o-Se Pol (33-Bridge), Khaju Bridge, and Chaharbagh Avenue, setting fire to regime vehicles. In Fooladshahr, protesters confronted law enforcement forces that were firing toward civilians. Amid fears of a student uprising linked to the Iran Protests, authorities shut down Isfahan University of Technology for nine days.
On January 4, 2026, the eighth day of the Iran Protests, several victims of the uprising in Malekshahi, Ilam province, were laid to rest as crowds chanted “Death to Khamenei.”
Later on January 4, 2026, security forces attacked Khomeini Hospital, where individuals injured during recent Iran Protests were receiving medical treatment. Wounded patients were beaten inside the hospital. Residents rushed to assist the injured, while others remained in the streets until late at night, lighting fires, erecting barricades, and blocking roads as the Iran Protests continued.