Day 29 Live Report: Rural armed resistance breaks IRGC sieges, Baluchistan erupts after Friday prayers, regime admits scale of uprising as executions accelerate
Key Highlights from Day 29 of Iran Protests
- Resistance in Western Iran: Villagers in Dalahoo confronted IRGC and Intelligence forces, disarming agents and seizing weapons.
- Baluchistan Uprising: Mass protests erupted in Zahedan, Rask, and Khash following Friday prayers with explicit anti-dictatorship slogans.
- Basij & Police Bases Targeted: Repression centers attacked in Isfahan, Arak, and Shiraz.
- Regime Admissions: Senior officials acknowledged hundreds of cities involved and massive losses to state infrastructure.
- Martyr Toll Rises Sharply: Names of 94 additional martyrs released, including women and children.
- Execution Spree: At least 32 prisoners executed within four days as the regime escalates terror.
Dalahoo (Kermanshah Province): Rural Resistance Breaks Siege
In the village of Qalakhani, in Dalahoo, on Thursday, January 22, 2026, residents and rebellious youth mounted armed and coordinated resistance against a violent siege by the IRGC and the regime’s Intelligence Ministry.
The forces had surrounded the village to arrest five wounded protesters. During the confrontation:
- Four IRGC agents were disarmed
- Four Kalashnikov rifles were seized
- Regime forces were forced to retreat under pressure
This marked a rare and significant armed defeat of regime forces in a rural area.
Baluchistan: Mass Protests After Friday Prayers
On Friday, January 23, 2026, large-scale demonstrations swept through Zahedan, Rask, and Khash following Friday prayers.
Chants included:
- “Death to Khamenei”
- “Death to the dictator”
- “Death to the Basiji”
- “This year is the year of blood—Khamenei will be overthrown”
In Rask, protesters explicitly chanted:
- “Death to the dishonorable IRGC”
- “Basiji without honor”
Nationwide Attacks on Repression Centers
Arak – Thursday Night, January 22, 2026
In the Gerdou neighborhood of Arak, rebellious youth attacked Police Station No. 12 (Razavi) to prevent the transfer of detained protesters. After fierce clashes and incendiary attacks, security forces were forced to evacuate the station.
Shiraz – Thursday, January 22, 2026
In Shiraz, rebellious youth confronted special-unit forces after agents fired indiscriminately at residential homes. Street battles followed, accompanied by chants of “Death to Khamenei” and “Death to the dictator.”
Isfahan – Tuesday, January 19, 2026
In Isfahan, the Koohpaye Basij base—implicated in the killing of protesters—was hit with repeated Molotov attacks, leaving three Basij agents injured.
Regime Officials Admit the Scale of the Uprising
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, regime security official Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian admitted publicly:
- Over 400 cities involved nationwide
- More than 100 locations in Tehran
- 414 government buildings, 749 police vehicles, 120 Basij bases, and 750 banks set ablaze
Meanwhile, regime president Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged:
“These developments are no longer merely protests; they have become a project aimed at overthrow.”
Martyrs of the Uprising: New Names Released
The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran announced on Saturday, January 24, 2026, the names of 94 additional martyrs of the nationwide uprising.
- 15 women
- 5 children and teenagers (ages 13–16)
➡️ Total identified martyrs: 543, including 65 women.
Regime Executes 32 Prisoners in Four Days
Between January 21 and January 24, 2026, the regime executed at least 32 prisoners in an attempt to terrorize society and suppress the uprising.
- 21 executions on Wednesday, January 21
- Additional executions on January 22 and January 24 across multiple cities, including:
Khorramabad, Karaj, Izeh, Dezful, Hamedan, Sanandaj, Yasuj, Nahavand, and Kermanshah.
What Happened
On Day 29 of the Iran Protests, the uprising escalated on multiple fronts. Rural communities broke armed sieges, Baluchistan saw mass mobilization after Friday prayers, and repression centers were targeted nationwide. As executions surged, even regime officials admitted the scale of the revolt—confirming that the movement has evolved into a nationwide confrontation challenging the regime’s survival.