Iran protests: PMOI releases new names of regime victims as UK sanctions Tehran officials for brutality

2026-02-03 - 00:06

The nationwide uprising against the religious continues despite internet blackouts and the brutal killing of thousands of civilians. While university students across the country have turned exam halls into scenes of protest and boycotts, the international community continues to tighten the noose around the regime’s repressive apparatus. On Monday, the United Kingdom announced a sweeping package of sanctions targeting high-ranking regime officials and organizations responsible for the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters. Simultaneously, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) revealed the names of hundreds more martyrs, further exposing the scale of the regime’s crimes against humanity. Inside the regime, fear is palpable, with judiciary chiefs and IRGC commanders issuing panicked statements regarding the existential threat posed by the organized resistance. Live report roundup: UK sanctions, 810 new martyrs identified, and university strikes On Monday, February 2, the uprising saw significant developments ranging from brave acts of civil disobedience in Iranian universities to major diplomatic blows against the regime. Key highlights include: Student Boycotts: Students at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and universities in Tabriz, Mashhad, and Ahvaz boycotted exams on Sunday, demanding an end to the killings and the release of detained classmates. UK Sanctions: The UK government sanctioned 10 individuals and the Law Enforcement Forces (FARAJA), targeting the Minister of Interior and key police chiefs for their role in human rights violations. New Martyrs Announced: The PMOI published the names of an additional 810 martyrs of the uprising, including 69 women and 52 children, bringing the total confirmed death toll to 2,257. Regime Panic: Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, the head of the regime’s judiciary, admitted at Khomeini’s grave that the recent “sedition” was akin to a coup that nearly succeeded. Crimes Against Humanity: Reports have emerged detailing the regime’s use of acid, machine guns, and the execution of doctors treating the wounded. University students boycott exams to honor martyrs On Sunday, February 1, coinciding with the start of the exam season, students across Iran launched a coordinated boycott to protest the regime’s brutal crackdown. In a poignant display of defiance at the University of Tehran’s Medical School, students refused to take their exams. Instead, they placed a single chair in the exam hall draped in black fabric, displaying the photo and name of “Aida Heidari,” a medical student martyred by the regime’s repressive forces during the uprising. Similar protests took place at medical sciences faculties in Tabriz, Mashhad, and Ahvaz. Students in these cities fully boycotted their exams, holding protest rallies on campus grounds. They emphasized their right to protest and demanded an immediate end to the slaughter of the people and the unconditional release of all detained students. UK sanctions Interior Minister and police chiefs for human rights violations On Monday, February 2, the United Kingdom announced a robust new package of sanctions against the Iranian regime. The sanctions target 10 individuals and one organization for their role in enabling and facilitating brutality against the Iranian people. The sanctioned entity is the Law Enforcement Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA). Individuals subject to immediate asset freezes and travel bans include: Eskandar Momeni: The regime’s Minister of the Interior, responsible for the police forces and the violence used against protesters. High-ranking Police Commanders: Including Mohammad Reza Hashemifar (Lorestan Province Police Chief), Seyed Majid Feiz Jafari (Public Security Police Chief), Colonel Ahmed Amini (Noor province Police Chief), and Mohammad Ghanbari (Commander of Criminal Investigation Police). IRGC Commanders: Yadollah Bouali (Fars Province) and Mohammad Zamani. Judiciary Officials: Ahmad Darvish Goftar and Mehdi Rasakhi, judges in the Revolutionary Court of Rasht known for harsh sentencing of activists. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stated, “The Iranian people have shown extreme courage in the face of brutality and repression... We were clear that we would hold the Iranian authorities to account – and today’s package does just that.” PMOI releases names of 810 additional martyrs The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) announced on Monday, February 2, the names of another 810 martyrs of the nationwide uprising following a detailed verification process. Among these new names are 69 women and 52 children and adolescents aged between 10 and 17. Names of Martyrs of the Iranian People’s Nationwide Uprising This brings the total number of verified names published by the PMOI to 2,257. Among confirmed ages, at least 152 are minors under the age of 18. The PMOI noted that the actual number of children killed is considerably higher. The geographic breakdown of the confirmed martyrs highlights the nationwide scope of the slaughter, with 610 martyrs identified in Tehran, 310 in Isfahan, 201 in Khorasan Razavi, 170 in Alborz, 149 in Gilan, and 106 in Kermanshah. Regime officials panic over EU designation and “failed coup” The regime is reeling from recent international isolation and the intensity of domestic unrest. Following the European Union’s designation of the IRGC as a terrorist entity, the Revolutionary Guards issued a statement described as “howls of fear.” The statement claimed the EU designation would make “constructive cooperation” difficult and lashed out at the PMOI, repeating tired allegations that the resistance killed 18,000 regime agents. On February 2, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje’i, the judiciary chief, spoke at the grave of the regime’s founder, Ruhollah Khomeini. Visibly shaken, he tried to downplay the resistance’s impact by labeling the uprising a conspiracy but inadvertently admitted its severity. He described the recent events as a “great sedition” and a “coup,” acknowledging that if the regime had not suppressed it, “we would not be here today.” Reports of horrific atrocities: Acid burns and execution of doctors Shocking reports have emerged detailing the depth of the regime’s brutality. Witnesses have described how security forces are not only gunning down children but also using acid to burn bodies and breaking the limbs of protesters. According to a report by The Sun, the regime’s IRGC and Basij forces have raided hospitals, dragging away patients with gunshot wounds. In a display of utter savagery, doctors who treated wounded protesters have been arrested and executed. Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), condemned these actions as a “grave crime against humanity.” She stated, “During the uprising, the Revolutionary Guards turned the streets into killing fields using DShK 50-caliber machine guns. With extreme brutality, they fired live ammunition at close range directly at defenceless men, women, teenagers, and even children.”