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Iran Protests: Reports Of Intense Clashes In Tehran And Mashhad, Regime Officials Admit Organized Resistance – OpEd

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28.01.2026

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the uprising of the Iranian people continues despite the regime’s brutal crackdown on protests. Reports from inside the country indicate heavy confrontations in major cities, particularly Mashhad and Tehran, where rebellious youth are engaging in hit-and-run battles with the regime’s suppressive forces.

While the regime continues its brutal crackdown, extending the internet blackout to its 20th day, international pressure is mounting. Italy has signaled a major shift in policy, pushing for the European Union to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization. Meanwhile, fear is palpable among regime officials, with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council admitting to the organized nature of the protests and the presence of arms among the youth.

The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) has released the names of 87 additional martyrs, further exposing the extent of the regime’s crimes against humanity.

On Tuesday, January 27, the uprising saw significant escalations on the streets and in diplomatic circles.

Key highlights include:

As the uprising continues through January, the holy city of Mashhad and various districts in Tehran have become war zones between the people and the regime’s........

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