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Tehran (Iran), January 09: Mashhad, the hometown of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the most powerful person in power in the Islamic Republic of Iran and commander of the armed forces, is also engulfed in the flames of unrest. Slogans against Khamenei and in support of the monarchy were raised in Mashhad on Thursday night amid nationwide protests that have been ongoing since December 28. Government buildings were burnt at many places during protests across the country throughout the night. Internet services have been stopped in the country. Not only this, land line phone service has also been stopped. Many countries of the world have supported the ongoing movement in Iran. Millions of Iranian citizens took to the streets across the country at around 8 pm local time on Thursday night to take part in the national rally called by exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi.
Iran International has discussed the current situation in detail in its report broadcast on the basis of various videos received from across the country. Live network metrics from network monitoring groups claimed a nationwide internet blackout occurred in Iran on Thursday. During this time, millions of Iranian citizens took to the streets across the country at around 8 pm local time to participate in the national rally called by exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi. Describing Iranians as brave, US President Donald Trump has warned Iranian officials not to use violence against protesters.
Businesses remained closed in dozens of cities: Demonstrations took place across the country on Thursday in response to a call by Kurdish political parties for a general strike. Shopkeepers closed their businesses in Kurdish areas and dozens of cities across the country. At least 36 people have been killed since the protests began. More than 2,000 people have been arrested. The Azeri-majority cities of Tabriz and Ardabil also joined the nationwide protests for the first time on Thursday. A government building in eastern Tehran was set on fire during demonstrations during the day. Protesters raised slogans of ‘Down with the dictator’ at a major square in Tehran (Ghods Square). People in Mashhad and Gorgan chanted slogans in support of the monarchy. Thousands of people took part in anti-government protests in Sari, northern Iran.
Sweden and Belgium said – this is a struggle for freedom: Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Christerson on Thursday supported the struggle of Iranians. “Iranian citizens are once again speaking out against oppression. We support their struggle for freedom. It cannot be silenced by violence and oppression,” he wrote on Twitter. “After years of repression and economic hardship, brave Iranians are standing up for freedom. They deserve our full support. Silencing them with violence is not acceptable,” Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever wrote in Farsi on Twitter on Thursday.
America’s close watch: A senior American official said that America is closely monitoring the increasing anti-government protests in Tehran. During this period, a squadron of F15E has been deployed in the Middle East. US Senator John Fetterman has appealed to show solidarity with anti-government protesters in Iran.
Amnesty condemns firing on protesters: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch in a joint statement condemned the crackdown on protesters in Iran since December 28. He said security forces used unlawful force to disperse, intimidate and punish peaceful protesters. Firing took place. Arrested people on a large scale.
Charlie Weimers appeals to meet Reza Pahlavi: Swedish member of the European Parliament Charlie Weimers on Thursday appealed to European Council President Antonio Costa, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Foreign Affairs Representative Kaza Kallas to listen to the Iranian people and meet exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi. Additionally, Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinil-Reisinger criticized Iran’s brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters. He urged the Government of Iran to comply with its UN human rights obligations.