The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has entered its eleventh day on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. What began on December 28, 2025, as a protest against economic collapse has firmly transformed into a political revolution.

Following a historic tenth day, which saw the people of Abdanan (Ilam Province) temporarily liberate their city and occupy a police station while Tehran’s Grand Bazaar resembled a “war zone,” the momentum has only accelerated. On Wednesday, reports indicate that the spirit of resistance has spread further, with students, market merchants, and even political prisoners uniting in their call for the downfall of the regime.

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship took a decisive turn. What began as market strikes in the morning evolved into fierce street confrontations by nightfall. The regime’s authority is visibly crumbling in several cities where security forces, despite using live ammunition, were forced to retreat by determined crowds.

Key highlights:

Nightly protests ignite nationwide; Forces flee in Abadan and Borujerd

As night fell on the eleventh day of the uprising, the protests intensified into direct confrontations across Iran. From the north to the southeast, the Iranian people have taken control of the streets, often forcing the regime’s heavily armed agents to flee.

In Abadan (southwest Iran), a pivotal scene unfolded where security forces, unable to quell the anger of the people, abandoned their positions and fled. Despite being empty-handed, the determination of the protesters overcame the regime’s tear gas and suppression apparatus. Similarly, in Borujerd (western Iran), brave youths clashed with armed IRGC forces using only stones, forcing the agents to retreat into their base.

Lordegan and Qazvin: Resistance against live fire

The regime’s brutality peaked in Lordegan (western Iran), where security forces opened fire with live ammunition. Reports confirm that several protesters have been critically wounded. However, the people did not disperse; instead, they fiercely resisted and forced the suppressive forces to back off.

In Qazvin, nightly demonstrations turned into street battles. While security forces utilized firearms and tear gas, the youth stood their ground, maintaining control of the streets and chanting anti-regime slogans.

Gilan-e Gharb marches on Governorate; Solidarity with Ilam

In Gilan-e Gharb (Kermanshah province), the protests have taken an organized and aggressive turn. A massive crowd gathered for a nightly rally and began marching toward the governorate building. The demonstrators chanted slogans in support of the people of........

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