Update 2026-01-11 (2): The Iranian government declared several days of national mourning on Sunday (11 January) following the deaths of multiple security forces during recent protests across the country. Nationwide rallies are announced for Monday (12 January), with participation urged by state authorities in response to the unrest.
Update 2026-01-11 (1): According to the latest report on Sunday (11 January), the internet shutdown across the country has now lasted more than 60 hours as ongoing demonstrations continued in Tehran, while security forces used lethal force to suppress unrest, with activists reporting that the death toll has exceeded the hundreds. The protests have prompted growing international pressure, including warnings from the US President that Washington is “ready to help” protesters if violence continues.