Day 27 of Iran Uprising: Massacre reported in Kermanshah; Rasht in ‘war zone’ conditions

2026-01-25 - 21:06

The nationwide uprising against the religious dictatorship in Iran has reached its twenty-seventh day on Friday, January 23, 2026. Reports smuggled out from behind the regime’s digital iron curtain reveal harrowing atrocities. While the brave people of Zahedan faced a heavy military siege around the Makki Mosque, shocking details emerged of a massacre in Kermanshah and urban warfare in Rasht. Day 27 Roundup: Atrocities in Kermanshah stadium, siege in Zahedan, and IRGC admits to “Lightning Operation” On Friday, January 23, 2026, the regime’s brutality reached new lows with reports of mass killings and organ harvesting, while the international community continued to isolate the mullahs. Key highlights from today include: Kermanshah Massacre: Shocking reports compare the events at Kermanshah’s Khomeini Stadium to the infamous Kahrizak Forensic Center, with allegations of mass killings and organ harvesting by regime forces. Rasht as a War Zone: Field reports from Rasht describe the city as a battlefield where rebellious youth have torched Basij bases and government buildings, forcing security forces to use heavy machine guns. Siege of Zahedan: On Friday, security forces laid siege to the Makki Mosque, establishing a heavy military presence to prevent weekly protests. Iranian Resistance Calls for UN Action: Mrs. Maryam Rajavi urged the UN Security Council to hold regime leaders accountable, stating that the IRGC has turned streets into “killing fields” using .50 caliber machine guns. IRGC Admits Vulnerability: The IRGC Intelligence Organization issued a statement admitting to a “Lightning Operation” by protesters and the seizure of hundreds of weapons, acknowledging the organized nature of the uprising. Internet Blockade: NetBlocks confirmed the internet blackout has hit 348 hours (third week), with the regime attempting to fake traffic data. Kermanshah: Massacre at Khomeini Stadium In one of the most horrifying reports to emerge since the uprising began, details have surfaced regarding a massacre at the Khomeini Stadium (located on Taq-e Bostan Boulevard) in Kermanshah. Sources compare the atrocities to the infamous Kahrizak Forensic Center. January 8—Kermanshah, western Iran Security forces use lethal force and are directly shooting at demonstrators during nightly rallies.#IranProtests #IranRevolution pic.twitter.com/GWOgmnkqBC — People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 8, 2026 According to local sources and eyewitnesses, mercenaries including the IRGC, Iraqi Hashd al-Shaabi, and Fatemiyoun units brutally suppressed protesters on January 9. A doctor and witnesses at the scene reported that vital organs, including hearts and kidneys, were removed from victims while some were still alive, before they were finished off with a coup de grâce. The number of victims was so high that the stadium could not contain all the bodies, leaving some scattered in the surrounding area. Rasht: “War Zone” conditions and heavy weaponry Field reports from Rasht covering the events of recent days describe the city as being in a state of war. Eyewitnesses report that the regime has deployed officers armed with G3 and Kalashnikov machine guns, as the police and army have fully participated in the slaughter of civilians. January 9—Rasht, northern Iran Aftermath of protests in Rasht. After the regime's security forces tried to brutally suppress demonstrations, protesters set fire to regime buildings.#IranProtests pic.twitter.com/fpA40Ur0y4 — People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) January 10, 2026 In a display of defiance, rebellious youth effectively took over parts of the city. The “Shahid Khojasteh” Basij base near Gholipour Square (Falakeh Gaz) was completely burned down. Protesters also destroyed government vehicles, including a minibus used by suppression forces, and set fire to the “Imam Sajjad” clinic, a known IRGC facility used to transfer detained protesters to torture centers. Tragically, reports indicate that bodies were transported by dump trucks to the Baghe Rezvan cemetery. Families are reportedly being extorted 8 billion rials to retrieve the remains of their loved ones. Zahedan: Heavy military siege around Makki Mosque On Friday, January 23, the regime intensified its crackdown in Zahedan, the capital of Sistan and Baluchestan province. Videos confirm a massive deployment of military and security forces on the streets leading to the Makki Mosque and the prayer grounds. Checkpoints have been established at short intervals, monitoring all movement. This follows days of unrest where security forces used tear gas and live fire to disperse crowds, resulting in injuries and numerous arrests. Kerman: “Khamenei, rule over our children’s blood!” In Kerman, a heartbreaking scene unfolded at the funeral of Danial Dayani, a law student from Razi University in Kermanshah who was killed by security forces on January 8. Clutching her son’s picture, his mother cried out a defiant indictment of the regime’s Supreme Leader: “Khamenei the executioner, now rule! Rule over the blood of our children!” Maryam Rajavi: IRGC turns streets into “Killing Fields” Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), welcomed the convening of the UN Human Rights Council to address the regime’s crimes. She stated that under Khamenei’s direct orders, the IRGC has used DShK .50 caliber machine guns against defenseless civilians, turning streets into “killing fields.” “They killed a five-year-old child in his mother’s arms, opened fire on people from rooftops... and arrested 50,000 more,” Mrs. Rajavi stated. She called on the international community to refer the regime’s dossier to the UN Security Council and to compel the regime to accept an international fact-finding mission. We welcome the convening of the @UN_HRC session to address the horrific crimes committed by the Iranian regime during the January uprising. Once again, on the direct orders of Khamenei, the clerical regime has perpetrated a grave crime against humanity. The international... pic.twitter.com/Al1yimN3Rx — Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) January 23, 2026 IRGC Intelligence admits to “Lightning Operation” by protesters In a statement that reveals the regime’s fear of the organized nature of the uprising, the IRGC Intelligence Organization admitted that the protests were a “designed hybrid operation.” The statement, intended to project strength, inadvertently highlighted the regime’s vulnerability, noting that they had to counter a “Lightning Operation.” International Isolation of the Regime Following the European Parliament’s resolution, Alejo Vidal-Quadras, a senior European politician, praised the “strong resolution condemning the brutal repression.” He also noted the Parliament’s rejection of the remnants of the monarchical dictatorship, stating that the chamber rejected inviting Reza Pahlavi, describing him as an “opportunistic non-entity” used by the dictatorship to weaken the uprising led by the NCRI. The European Parliament has adopted a very strong resolution condemning the brutal repression of the Iranian people by the criminal mullahs’ regime. The Chamber has also rejected by an overwhelming majority to invite Reza Pahlevi to speak in plenary. After all, he represents... — Alejo Vidal-Quadras (@VidalQuadras) January 22, 2026 Simultaneously, U.S. Senator Rick Scott called for the passage of the “No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act” to stop the regime’s influence, stating, “We cannot allow thuggish regimes to endanger our country.”