Iran Uprising: PMOI Identifies Over 1,000 Martyrs as France and Germany Move to Blacklist IRGC

2026-01-28 - 22:31

In a major development on the continuation of Iran’s nationwide uprising, the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) published the names of hundreds of additional martyrs, bringing the confirmed identities of the victims of the regime’s brutality to over 1,000. Simultaneously, diplomatic pressure on the regime is intensifying, with leaders in Germany and France signaling the imminent terrorist designation of the IRGC, acknowledging that the mullahs’ grip on power is crumbling. Roundup: Confirmed martyrs surpass 1,000, France backs IRGC terror listing, and Governor’s office captured in Islamabad Key developments from the uprising and the international front include: Over 1,000 Martyrs Identified: The PMOI announced the names of 224 more martyrs, bringing the total number of identified victims to 1,005. The new list includes 25 women and 21 children and adolescents. European Shift on IRGC: France has thrown its support behind designating the IRGC as a terrorist organization, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that the regime’s days are “counted.” Field Reports of Conquest: Reports filtering through the regime’s internet blockade reveal that rebellious youth in Islamabad captured and set fire to the Governor’s office. In Khomein, protesters disarmed suppressive forces. Attacks on Repression Centers: In Tehran, Mashhad, and Isfahan, youth have burned regime transport buses, attacked Basij bases, and destroyed banks linked to IRGC corruption. PMOI announces names of 224 more martyrs; Total confirmed exceeds 1,000 The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) has released the names of 224 additional martyrs of the nationwide uprising following extensive verification processes. This latest announcement brings the total number of identified martyrs to 1,005. Names of Martyrs of the Iranian People’s Nationwide Uprising The newly published names highlight the brutality of the regime’s crackdown on the most vulnerable sectors of society. Among the 224 new names are 25 women and 21 children and adolescents aged between 3 and 17. This brings the total number of women identified among the martyrs to 125, and children to at least 65. The martyrs hail from across the country, with verified names including 248 from Tehran province, 127 from Isfahan province, and 107 from Gilan province. Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), stated that these martyrs symbolize the iron will of a people who have risen for freedom, independence, and justice. She reiterated that the European Union’s delay in designating the IRGC—the principal perpetrator of this massacre—as a terrorist organization is “unjustifiable.” The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran has so far announced the names of 1,005 martyrs of the January 2026 uprising, including the names of 125 women and at least 65 children and teenagers. The number of martyrs whose identities have been confirmed stands at 248 in Tehran... pic.twitter.com/3pgjzaMgwr — Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) January 28, 2026 “Recognizing the right of the people and the Resistance to change the regime and the right of the youth to fight against the IRGC is an urgent and necessary step,” Mrs. Rajavi emphasized. Among the newly identified martyrs are: Melina Asadi, a 3-year-old child from Kermanshah. Nazanin Zahra Salehi, 13, from Kermanshah. Ali Kazemi, 12, from Tehran Eslamshahr. Nima Najafi, 17, from Tehran-Qaleh Hasan Khan. Europe moves toward blacklisting IRGC; German Chancellor sees “End of the Mullahs” As the uprising persists, the international wall of appeasement protecting the regime is crumbling. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated during a press conference in Berlin that the days of the Islamic Republic’s leadership are “counted.” “My conviction remains: A regime that can only keep itself in power with sheer violence and terror against its own population, its days are numbered,” Merz said. He noted that the massacre of protesters proves the regime has lost all legitimacy. Merz expressed regret that “one or two countries” in the EU had blocked the designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization but noted a shift in position. That shift was confirmed today as reports indicate France now supports the designation. According to the office of President Emmanuel Macron, Paris supports the EU’s move to place the IRGC on the terrorist list, an initiative currently being driven by Italy. This removes a significant obstacle, as France had previously been viewed as a holdout. Field Reports: Rebellious youth capture Governor’s office and burn centers of plunder Despite the regime’s severe internet censorship, reports and footage from the “battlefield” in Iranian cities continue to reach the outside world. Reports received from January 8 and 9 detail courageous offensives by rebellious youth against the regime’s suppression and looting centers. Eslamabad-e Gharb (Jan 8): In a daring operation, rebellious youth captured the city’s Governor’s office and set it on fire, striking a blow to the regime’s local political control. Tehran (Jan 8): In the Naziabad district, youth set fire to a bus used to transport suppression forces. They also attacked and destroyed a regime-affiliated bank and set fire to motorcycles belonging to the repressive Special Units. Khomein (Jan 8 & 9): Rebellious youth clashed with the State Security Forces (police), administering a severe response to the agents and confiscating their equipment. On the following day, a police kiosk was set on fire. Mashhad (Jan 8): Brave youth blocked enemy entry routes with fire and burned a suppression force bus. Protesters chanted the defining slogan of the democratic alternative: “Death to the oppressor, be it the Shah or the Leader (Khamenei).” Kermanshah (Jan 8): The “Kourosh” chain store, a financial asset belonging to the IRGC used to plunder the nation’s wealth, was set on fire by rebellious youth. Isfahan (Jan 9): Streets were blocked with fire to prevent the movement of suppressive forces, leading to hit-and-run clashes with the regime’s mercenaries. Rasht (Jan 9): A police vehicle was set ablaze on Moallem Street. These actions demonstrate that despite the brutality of the IRGC, the people are capable of striking back and effectively challenging the regime’s control over the cities. A Roadmap for the Future In an op-ed published in The Scotsman, Mrs. Maryam Rajavi outlined the path forward, stating that the regime has exhausted its capacity for survival and will not return to the pre-uprising status quo. She emphasized that the MEK and the NCRI have prepared for the transition of power to the people through a provisional government and a Constituent Assembly. Opinion: ‌How my country, Iran, can become a peaceful, non-nuclear democratic republic https://t.co/VZJ9iiiZ2K pic.twitter.com/nAO3rGKyUi — The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) January 27, 2026 “The central question facing Iran today is no longer whether the ruling regime will fall, but rather when it will fall,” Mrs. Rajavi wrote, stressing that the IRGC is the backbone of the regime and its disintegration requires a “fundamental shift in the balance of forces in the field” led by organized resistance units.