On Saturday, December 28, 2024, Iran’s defiant youth launched a series of bold actions against the regime’s centers of oppression and corruption. These acts were a direct response to the regime’s disclosure of 33 executions in the first six days of December and a staggering total of 678 executions under Masoud Pezeshkian’s presidency. This wave of repression included 143 executions disclosed in Azar (November 21–December 10), showcasing the regime’s brutal response to growing dissent.
Coordinated Attacks on Regime Targets
In a display of resistance, rebellious youth targeted various regime facilities, delivering a powerful message of defiance:
- Explosion at the Khomeini Relief Committee headquarters in Tehran, a symbol of systemic corruption.
- Explosion at the IRGC Basij headquarters in Homayounshahr.
- Arson attacks on IRGC Basij bases in Tehran and Arak.
- Setting fire to the entrance of the suppressive security forces’ headquarters near a mosque in Lordegan.
- Arson attacks on the Khomeini Relief Committee headquarters in Eqlid.
- Burning of propaganda materials: A wall banner featuring Khamenei in Shushtar and a street sign named after Khomeini in Karaj.
- Targeting regime proxies: Burning banners of the regime’s terrorist proxies in Ahvaz.
Escalating Executions Amid Public Unrest
Alarmed by rising protests against soaring prices, inflation, and deteriorating living conditions, the regime intensified its crackdown. The demoralization of its forces, exacerbated by the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, further fueled its desperation. In the first week of December, over 30 prisoners were executed.
The National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) reported on December 26 that at least 22 prisoners were hanged between December 24 and 26, coinciding with global Christmas celebrations. Specific executions included:
- December 26: Seven prisoners, including As’ad Amini, Saman Fakhri, and Jasem Jahan Tigh in Jiroft.
- December 25: Thirteen prisoners, such as Kateb Sayednian and Hamed Ranjbar in Shiraz, were executed in multiple prisons across the country.
- December 24: Abdolrahman Eshaqzahi in Mashhad and 10 others in various locations faced execution.
Among these, the regime hanged seven women in the Persian month of Dey, including two individuals under 18 at the time of their alleged crimes. Rahim Barin, a political prisoner detained for 19 years, was executed in Mahabad for purportedly killing a State Security Forces member during protests in 2005.
Sustained Resistance Operations
Between November 11 and December 10, Iran’s youth carried out five rounds of operations targeting the regime’s oppressive institutions. The fifth round alone included:
- Explosions at IRGC Basij bases in Kahnuj, Kerman Province, and Mashhad.
- Arson at the suppressive governorate office in Zahak, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.
- Burning propaganda materials: Banners of Khomeini and Khamenei in Isfahan and Tehran, and a poster of Qassem Soleimani in Kazerun.
- Targeting regime symbols: An IRGC Basij base in Bandar Anzali and a banner of regime commander Abbas Nilforoushan in Mahshahr.
The Regime’s Desperation
Facing mounting pressure, the regime’s escalating executions and oppressive tactics highlight its fear of public uprisings. Drawing parallels with Bashar al-Assad’s struggles in Syria, Tehran seeks to suppress dissent through terror and violence. Yet, these brutal measures only intensify public anger and embolden freedom fighters.
Conclusion
As Iran’s youth continue their courageous struggle against oppression, their actions signify a growing defiance against a regime unable to quell the demand for freedom and justice. These acts of resistance serve as a beacon of hope, inspiring a nation’s fight for liberation from tyranny.
