Day 9 Roundup: Tehran demonstrations, bazaar protests, and expanding unrest across western and central Iran
On Monday, January 5, 2026, the nationwide uprising entered its ninth consecutive night, as Iran Protests continued across Tehran and multiple cities, with rebellious youth confronting forces loyal to Ali Khamenei amid escalating repression.
Key Highlights from Today’s Iran Protests:
- Tehran Protests: Demonstrations erupted across several districts of the capital, with protesters chanting anti-regime slogans and targeting security vehicles.
- Bazaar Unrest: Tehran merchants protested currency price hikes and economic hardship, clashing with security forces using tear gas, expanding Iran Protests beyond nighttime rallies.
- Western Iran: Protests spread across Kermanshah province, with chants of “Death to Khamenei” reported in multiple cities.
- Nationwide Defiance: Nighttime demonstrations continued in several cities despite direct fire and heavy repression.
On the night of January 5, 2026, during the ninth night of the nationwide uprising, Iran Protests unfolded across Tehran and numerous other cities, as rebellious youth confronted regime forces.
In Tehran, protesters gathered in the Haft-Hoz area of Narmak, chanting “This year is the year of blood; Seyed Ali will be overthrown.” In Tehranser and Nazi Abad, crowds took to the streets chanting “Death to the dictator.” In Yaft Abad and Shahrak-e Vali-Asr, rebellious youth set fire to two motorcycles belonging to law enforcement forces.
Earlier on Monday, Tehran bazaar merchants staged protests in the Cheragh Bargh Market, Sepahsalar, and the Ironmongers’ Bazaar, voicing anger over soaring currency prices and deteriorating living conditions. Chanting “Shameless, shameless,” they clashed with law enforcement forces who attacked demonstrators using tear gas, as Iran Protests expanded into commercial centers.
In Sonqor and Koliai and Eslamabad-e Gharb in Kermanshah province, protesters chanted “Death to Khamenei.” In Arak, rebellious youth blocked streets by setting trash bins on fire while continuing Iran Protests with anti-regime slogans. In Jogh Abad, Isfahan province, protesters confronted direct fire from regime forces while chanting “Death to the oppressor.” Nighttime Iran Protests were also reported in Gohardasht and Golshahr in Karaj, with continued anti-regime chants.
What Happened
The current wave of Iran Protests began amid deep public anger over political repression, economic hardship, and decades of authoritarian rule. What started as localized demonstrations has evolved into a nationwide uprising, driven largely by youth and grassroots networks, challenging the legitimacy of the ruling system despite violent crackdowns.