Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
Iran's state media attempted to demonstrate a maritime standstill in the Strait of Hormuz by showing an empty, heavily rusted Iranian tanker that has not moved since last year, long before any recent purported closure. This was the only ship featured in the video.
IRGC Major General Abdullahi stated that the Iranian military will disrupt enemy calculations with new advanced weapons and create new wonders on the battlefield.
Two Iranian journalists reported that commercial vessels were at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, with engines shut down and waiting for clearance to proceed, halting traffic through one of the world's most critical energy corridors.
Mohammad Reza Aref, First Vice President of Pezeshkian, responded to Trump's warning about attacking Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, stating that such an attack would cause regional blackouts and that Iran reserves the right to defend itself against threat-makers. He also emphasized that Iran will determine the end of the conflict.
On Friday, as the new Iranian year 1405 began, citizens in the Salsabil area of Tehran chanted "Long live the Shah" and one individual declared "Happy New Year without Khamenei the Zahhak," according to video footage received by Iran International.
Muhammad Taji Abbasi, a Basij member and base commander, was killed in an air force strike on a checkpoint in Tehran.
On March 21, 2026, Tehran's electricity company security staff were instructed to evacuate power substations and avoid power plants 24 to 48 hours before U.S. President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully opened without threats within 48 hours.
U.S. President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face military strikes on Iranian power plants.
An individual identified as @𝐍𝐢𝐨𝐡 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐠 posted a series of abusive messages on social media, calling another user a "demonic psychotic creature" and a "worthless filth" for supporting human rights and criticizing the Iranian regime.
On January 10, 2026, the U.S. and Israel conducted a military strike on a large missile facility in Dezful, Iran. Local reactions included support for the attack on infrastructure associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on social media that the Iranian regime targeted the cities of Arad and Dimona with missiles, causing more than 100 injuries, including children.
On [DATE], U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that U.S. forces are focused on specific military objectives aimed at diminishing Iran’s capability to project power against Americans and neighboring countries.
