Day 18 Live Report: Widespread street confrontations, public support in Tehran, and confirmation of additional victims nationwide On Tuesday night, January 13, 2026 (23 Dey 1404), the nationwide uprising entered its eighteenth day, as Iran Protests continued with severe street battles, open public backing in major cities, and new confirmations of victims from across the country. Key Highlights from Today’s Iran Protests: Tehran Mobilization: Large crowds backed protesters during intense street battles in Sadeghieh, Theater City, and Ashrafi Esfahani. Nationwide Resistance: Sustained urban confrontations continued in Shiraz, Tabriz, Karaj, Ilam, Kermanshah, and Urmia. Victims Identified: Opposition sources confirmed the identities of 38 additional victims, including five women, as the nationwide death toll remains above 3,000. Live Report – Day 18 Developments 🔴 Update – 11:00 PM (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) Iran Protests – Arrests Nationwide Exceed 50,000, Opposition Says The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran announced that the total number of arrests and detentions linked to the nationwide uprising has exceeded 50,000 people across Iran from December 27, 2025, to January 14, 2026 (7 Dey to 24 Dey 1404). https://twitter.com/en_simayazadi/status/2011554532896203085 According to the statement, groups of detainees were arrested en masse at protest scenes, with some later released; however, the exact number of those released remains unknown. Surprise arrests and detentions carried out through raids on homes, neighborhoods, and shuttered workplaces are continuing. The figures are based on detailed investigations covering 144 cities, with additional inquiries conducted in 76 cities through eyewitnesses, families, local workers, and detainees. The organization emphasized that obtaining precise and comprehensive figures is only possible through an independent international fact-finding mission with access to all regime prisons and detention centers. The statement also recalled remarks made on May 6, 2025, by Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran’s judiciary, who admitted that during the 2022 uprising, authorities had opened “around 90,000 cases.” He acknowledged that those targeted included students, schoolchildren, teachers, workers, women, and men from across different social classes, warning at the time about the political consequences of mass prosecutions and imprisonments. 🔴 Update – 3:00 PM CET Iran Protests – Widespread Clashes and Funeral Rallies Across Multiple Cities On Tuesday, January 13 (23 Dey 1404), protests and confrontations between citizens and regime forces continued across Tehran and numerous cities nationwide. In Tehran, large crowds gathered Tuesday night in Sadeghieh, chanting “Death to the dictator.” Protesters engaged in street battles with special units in Haft-Hoz, Pirouzi, Theater City, Ashrafi Esfahani, Tehranpars, and Valiasr. Nighttime demonstrations were also reported in Ekbatan. In Nazi Abad, security forces fired pellet shots, injuring several protesters. Earlier Tuesday morning, funeral processions for fallen protesters were held at Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery, with chants of “Death to Khamenei.” In Mashhad, clashes between protesters and security forces resulted in the killing of one colonel and three Basij members who had opened fire on demonstrators. In Kermanshah, street battles continued throughout the night between rebellious youth and security forces. In the Taq-e Bostan area, forces fired directly at civilians. The regime reportedly deployed reinforcements to Kermanshah from Qasr-e Shirin, Ravansar, and Javanrud. In Shahr-e Babak, Kerman Province, a war-like situation prevailed, with hundreds arrested. Reports indicate the city’s intelligence chief had been wounded in earlier clashes. In Kerman, heavily armed security forces were deployed in the streets, and families were reportedly extorted large sums to recover the bodies of victims. Tuesday night clashes were also reported in Shiraz, Ilam, and Karaj, as protesters confronted special units across multiple neighborhoods. In Tabriz, Abarasan remained a flashpoint for continued street battles. In Isfahan, protesters set fire to Basij motorcycles during clashes. Additional reports from Tuesday night include: In Tehran, on Tuesday night, protesters engaged in severe and widespread street battles with special units in Sadeghieh, with large numbers of residents openly supporting the protesters and chanting “Death to the dictator.” Further confrontations erupted in Theater City and along Ashrafi Esfahani Boulevard, where protesters fought close-quarters street battles with IRGC forces across multiple intersections. In Shiraz, protesters maintained continuous street resistance against armed IRGC forces, extending unrest into the seventeenth consecutive day in the city. In Tabriz, rebellious youth fought fierce street battles with special units in the Abarasan district as security forces attempted to advance. In Karaj, protesters confronted armed special-unit forces during sustained nighttime clashes. In Ilam, protesters engaged in close-quarters street battles with armed IRGC and special-unit forces. In Kermanshah, street-to-street battles continued as protesters confronted IRGC forces across multiple neighborhoods. In Urmia, protesters maintained street-level resistance despite continuous live fire by special units. Additional Update – Victims of the Nationwide Uprising The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran announced on Tuesday, January 13, that it has identified 38 additional victims of the nationwide uprising following verification and confirmation. Five of the newly identified victims are women. Iran Uprising | 31 Martyrs IdentifiedThe @Mojahedineng has announced the names of 15 additional martyrs of Iran’s nationwide uprising, bringing the total number of identified martyrs to 31 so far. Among the newly identified victims are two teenagers aged 14 and 15, and two… https://t.co/a8jsZeX1mm pic.twitter.com/KjS7PZ3mUL — SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) January 6, 2026 The announcement follows a statement issued on January 12, confirming that the total number of victims nationwide has exceeded 3,000 since the uprising began on December 27, based on investigations conducted through local sources, hospitals, forensic medicine centers, and families across Iran. Identified Victims (38): Siamak Rashed (54) – Tehran – Jan. 11Mahmoud Mousavi (29) – Qeshm Island, Hormozgan – Jan. 10Javad Ganji (39) – Tehran – Jan. 9Ali Dehghan Jouqan (55) – Tehran – Jan. 9Bahram Zahedi (42) – Rasht, Gilan – Jan. 9Mojtaba Ghorbani (33) – Rasht, Gilan – Jan. 8Ako Mohammadi (22) – Qeshm Island, Hormozgan – Jan. 8Khaled Malaei – Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan – Jan. 8Mohammad Mohammadlou – Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan – Jan. 8Helako Ivani – Eslamabad-e Gharb, Kermanshah – Jan. 8Bayat Sobhani (40) – Paveh, Kermanshah – Jan. 8Amirali Heidari – Kermanshah – Jan. 8Sajjad Feyzi – Kermanshah – Jan. 8Mohammad Jafari – Kermanshah – Jan. 8Erfan Jameh-Shouraee
