Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Iran turned back two Chinese tankers today in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for Chinese oil exports.
The United States continues its military operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran, aiming to prevent Iranian nuclear proliferation, despite the significant commitment already made.
On March 27, 2026, the Iranian national football team held backpacks as a symbol of remembrance for Minab school victims and sang the Islamic Republic's national anthem before their closed-door friendly match against Nigeria at Antalya's Mardan Stadium in Turkey.
During the Norooz holidays, families and relatives of the Javids of the National Revolution, along with other segments of the population, gathered at the victims' gravesites to commemorate those who died in the December uprising.
Benjamin Mohammadi, a 15-year-old, was shot in the side with a military bullet during protests in Tehran’s Falaḥ neighborhood on December 9, 2025, and died before reaching the hospital. His body was later recovered three days later in Kahrizak after being taken by government forces.
A recent video clip shows the IRGC Navy commander threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz. The commander was killed in an operation yesterday.
In an interview with Fox News, former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iranian protesters are unable to continue demonstrations due to the widespread use of weapons and direct gunfire by armed forces, including snipers, which has led to a decrease in street protests out of fear for safety. Trump cited last year's protests and the killing of a wrestler as examples of the regime's violent suppression of dissent.
On March 27, 2026, Ahmad Alam-ol-Hoda, the Friday prayer leader of Mashhad, delivered a sermon opposing any ceasefire or negotiations with the United States and Israel, claiming that 95% of American bases in the region have been destroyed and that more than 2,000 missiles have been fired at American and Israeli targets, with extensive attacks on Haifa and Tel Aviv.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that the U.S. and Iran are preparing for direct talks, which could take place in Pakistan. He also mentioned that the U.S. may use the G7 meeting in France to clarify terms for future negotiations, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to attend.
Regime supporters in Iran are abusing a donkey by attaching a picture of the former Shah to it and beating the animal, according to a social media post. The post describes the individuals involved as practicing animal cruelty.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated that Iran and Russia are collaborating closely, emphasizing the need for international unity in response.
Akbar Ghorbani Zadeh, the head of the Air Force Political Bureau in Kerman, Iran, was eliminated in an operation. Location: Kerman, Iran.
