Day 15 Of Iran Uprising: Protests Resume In Tehran, Strikes In Shiraz And Shahrekord – OpEd |
The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has reached its fifteenth day on Sunday, January 11, 2026. What began as an outcry against economic devastation has solidified into a relentless political movement calling for the downfall of the regime. Following a volatile fourteenth day marked by fierce clashes in different cities, the people have maintained their momentum.
On Sunday, the spirit of resistance continued with renewed strikes in the provinces and nightly rallies in the capital. While the regime continues its suffocating internet blackout and brutal crackdown, the release of the names of new martyrs by the Iranian opposition highlights the heavy price the Iranian people are paying for their freedom.
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, the fifteenth day of the uprising saw the commercial sectors in several major cities join the protest movement through strikes, while intense confrontations in Tehran signaled a weakening in the regime’s suppression apparatus.
Key highlights from today include:
Security forces flee in Tehran; Funeral attacked in Abdanan; Starlink blocked by military jammers
As the night deepens on the fifteenth day of the uprising, the bravery of the Iranian people continues to shine through the darkness of the regime’s repression. Reports from the ground indicate that despite the brutal crackdown, the killing of protesters, and a suffocating information blockade, the regime’s grip on power is slipping in key areas.
Tehran: Repressive forces forced to flee in Sadeghiyeh
In a significant development in the capital, the regime’s security........