The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has entered its thirteenth day on Friday, January 9, 2026.

Following a turbulent twelfth day, which saw general strikes across western Iran and the martyrdom of eight protesters in Lordegan, the flame of resistance has spread to the southeast. On Friday, the brave people of Zahedan took to the streets after prayers, defying a massive security presence and a near-total internet blackout aimed at concealing the regime’s atrocities.

On Friday, January 9, 2026, the uprising continued with intensity in Sistan and Baluchestan province, while the people of Tehran and Karaj returned to the streets, defying the previous night’s lethal crackdown.

Key highlights from today include:

Nationwide defiance: Protesters return to the streets in Tehran and Karaj despite previous night’s massacre

As night fell on the thirteenth day of the uprising, the people of Iran displayed extraordinary resilience. Despite a brutal crackdown and reports of a massacre committed by regime forces on Thursday night, courageous protesters have returned to the streets in Tehran, Karaj, Mashhad, and Shiraz.

Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the NCRI, saluted the brave protesters, stating, “Salute to the courageous people and rebellious youth who, on the twelfth night of the uprising across Iran, deprived the clerical regime and its criminal leaders of sleep.” She specifically highlighted the determination of the people to continue the uprising until the “ultimate goal is achieved,” honoring the martyrs who have fallen in recent days.

Tehran: Capital rises from the ashes; Forces flee in Sa’adat Abad

In Tehran, the atmosphere is charged with defiance. The regime’s attempt to quell the uprising through lethal force has failed. In........

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