Protesters Take to the Streets in Iran, Chant ‘Death to Khamenei’
As Iran faces a growing political and economic crisis, the government ordered a shutdown of businesses, universities, and government offices, and protests across the country escalated sharply on their fourth day.
Demonstrators are clashing with security forces across multiple cities amid widespread anger over economic collapse and political repression. The unrest has transformed into open defiance of the clerical regime, with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) sharing widespread video of protestors chanting “down with Khamenei” and “death to Khamenei!”
Brave Iranian citizens continue to protest despite the brutal regime’s use of gunfire, tear gas, and water cannons to disperse crowds.
The demonstrations mark Iran’s most extensive nationwide unrest since the 2022 protests triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini. Amini died from injuries sustained at the hands of police after her arrest for the “improper” wearing of a hijab.
January 1—Tehran, Iran
Protests continue at Meydan Tarebar (Fruit and Vegetable Market) and protesters stand their ground despite attacks by security forces. Protesters chant, “Down with Khamenei!” #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/eFjm1X8kf0— People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 1, 2026
The one-day shutdown affected 21 of Iran’s 31 provinces, including Tehran, as President Masoud Pezeshkian sought to contain mounting public anger fueled by inflation, currency instability and declining living standards.
Demonstrations, strikes and clashes with security forces continued for a fourth consecutive day in cities across the country.
The unrest has unfolded alongside a series of high-level leadership changes that have added to uncertainty.
The videos shared by MEK show the extent of the protests beyond the country’s capital.
“January 1—Bandar Ganaveh, southern Iran
The market is in full shutdown as merchants go on strike on the fifth day of nationwide uprising, protesting deteriorating economic conditions, regime corruption, and repressive policies toward citizens.”
January 1—Bandar Ganaveh, southern Iran
The market is in full shutdown as merchants go on strike on the fifth day of nationwide uprising, protesting deteriorating economic conditions, regime corruption, and repressive policies toward citizens.#IranProtests #IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/BwX00q3KLN— People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 1, 2026
“January 1—Marvdasht, southern Iran
Security forces attacked protesters and opened fire on the crowd, trying to disperse their rally. The people stood their ground and bravely fought back, forcing security forces to retreat. Demonstrators set fire to a vehicle of the repressive…”
January 1—Marvdasht, southern Iran
Security forces attacked protesters and opened fire on the crowd, trying to disperse their rally. The people stood their ground and bravely fought back, forcing security forces to retreat. Demonstrators set fire to a vehicle of the repressive… pic.twitter.com/yaFCmKU2tv— People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 1, 2026
“January 1—Nurabad (Lorestan Province), western Iran. Protesters destroy a vehicle belonging to security agents tasked with suppressing demonstrations.”
January 1—Nurabad (Lorestan Province), western Iran
Protesters destroy a vehicle belonging to security agents tasked with suppressing demonstrations.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/r2an3LptG9— People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 1, 2026
The story has received little attention from the legacy media. CNN framed the uprising as ‘protests against a currency plunge’ and the story is buried on the page.
The BBC does not even consider it a top story.
Apparently the incredible uprising in Iran isn’t one of @BBCNews top stories…#DefundtheBBC pic.twitter.com/UcBS2T4m37
— Kellie-Jay Keen (@ThePosieParker) January 1, 2026
The Council on Foreign Relations notes that, “Iran provides some $100 million annually [PDF] to Hamas, PIJ, and other Palestinian groups designated as terrorist organizations by the United States, according to 2021 U.S. State Department estimates. Iran was quick to praise Hamas’s assault on Israel in late 2023 and pledge its continuing support for the Palestinian group.”
Day 4 of protests in Iran.
The people are chanting for the return of the King.
No chants against the West.
No chants against Israel.
Iran was hijacked by terrorists in 1979, and the people want their country back. Is the media only interested when protests attack Israel? pic.twitter.com/YkAhxUuUXm— Sina (@SinaMihandoost) December 31, 2025
Actor Michael Rapaport notes the hypocrisy of those who protest for Gaza, but are silent on the brave Iranians risking their lives protesting against a brutal, murderous regime.
Where the fuck is everybody on Iran?
I’ve seen endless protests for Gaza. Screaming. Chanting. Blocking streets. Harassing people. Destroying careers. People willing to risk everything — jobs, reputations, safety — supposedly in the name of the “oppressed.”
But Iran?
Crickets.… pic.twitter.com/w8cauMIfUI— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) December 31, 2025
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