One thing is clear, the Iranian regime is already in its death throes. About one-month people take to the streets every night to protest the regime. Now protests are expanded to 193 cities. According to figures reported by the Iranian opposition group the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), so far more than 400 people died. The names of 224 killed protesters have been published by the MEK. As days pass the protests are becoming more violent. New footage shows how aggressively the police acted against the demonstrators.
Two nights ago, clashes between prisoners and the regime jailors erupted in the regime’s infamous Evin Prison while the prisoners started to protest the regime in support of the protesting people. According to eyewitnesses, prison ward 7 is completely burned up. They reported that at least 60 people died or were injured, in the clashes in which the regime used live ammunition. While the regime’s media reported that only 4 people died.
Critics abroad warned of a bloodbath in the prison. The detainees, including countless political prisoners, are completely defenseless in this prison.
Traffic jams and system-critical protests also occurred around the prison at night, during which slogans such as ‘Death to the dictator’ could be heard again and again. Police and security forces cordoned off the area and used tear gas. Just a few days ago, a rebellion broke out in a prison in northern Iran, in which some prisoners died.
The get the protests under the control, the regime is doing anything possible to portray itself as a women-friendly system. But actions by its security forces and its propaganda apparatus have spoiled its flounders.
In an incident that led to people’s outrage across the country, the regime’s police found themselves in need of explanations because one of its officers groped a woman during the nationwide protests.
The incident was videotaped by other protesters and shared on social media. The police initially tried to portray the video as a recording manipulated by opponents of the regime, but in fear, it ultimately had to admit the incident.
A PR campaign on Vali Asr Square in central Tehran was just as embarrassing for the system. A huge advertising banner with pictures of 50 women should recognize their achievements for the country. From the point of view of the critics, however, the actual goal was to show that the regime is not misogynistic.
But shortly thereafter, some of the women — as well as the families of the deceased — demanded that their images be removed. The system has no right to use these people for propaganda without permission to undermine the women’s movement against discrimination. After the embarrassing PR disaster, those responsible had to remove the banner and replace it with an imageless poster.
For the fifth week in a row, large numbers of people took to the streets in the country on Sunday despite the authorities’ violent crackdown on demonstrators and massive restrictions on internet access.
At a demonstration at Shariati University in the capital, Tehran, women shouted slogans like ‘The mullahs must get lost.’ Other protests were reported from Isfahan and Kermanshah, among others.
Below is the report about the 32nd (October 17) of the nationwide protests:
Tehran
Students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences – School of Dentistry held a protest gathering and chanted slogans against the regime’s security forces.
October 17 – Tehran, #Iran
Students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences – School of Dentistry held a protest gathering and chanted slogans against the regime's security forces.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/QQcZC9xjSx— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
“Proud students; strike,” students of the Islamic Azad University—Pardis Unit chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Proud students; strike," students of the Islamic Azad University—Pardis Unit chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/XOMmEeaTF0— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
“Basiji; get out,” students of the Medical Sciences Faculty of Tehran University chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Basiji; get out," students of the Medical Sciences Faculty of Tehran University chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/KmLzycDGnj— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
“We don’t need an incompetent dean,” students of Tehran Medical Sciences University—Dental Faculty chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"We don't need incompetent dean," students of Tehran Medical Sciences University—Dental Faculty chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/oHh6Bsd9eU— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
“Death to the oppressor; be it the Shah or Supreme Leader [Khamenei],” a brave woman writes on a wall.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Death to the oppressor; be it the Shah or Supreme Leader [Khamenei]," a brave woman writes on a wall.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/rZkSBHYhVk— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Yazd, central Iran
Protesters chanted “Death to the dictator!” in their anti-regime rallies that continued after midnight local time.
October 17 – Yazd, central #Iran
Protesters chanting "Death to the dictator!" in their anti-regime rallies that continued after midnight local time.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/8LjMIbrCIB— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Locals continued their anti-regime protests after midnight local time.
October 17 – Yazd, central #Iran
Locals continued their anti-regime protests after midnight local time. #IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/RiTljbEy6G— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Kish Island, southern Iran
Protesters chant “Death to the dictator!” well into the night and after midnight.
October 17 – Kish Island, southern #Iran
Protesters chanting "Death to the dictator!" well into the night and after midnight.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/fEGsfhlE00— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Ardabil, northwest Iran
Students of the Ardabil University of Medical Technology were attacked by the regime’s security forces. This is the 32nd day of the nationwide uprising.
October 17 – Ardabil, northwest #Iran
Students of Ardabil University of Medical Technology were attacked by the regime's security forces. This is the 32nd day of the nationwide uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/mVqEWsT1lZ— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Shahrekord, central Iran
Students of Islamic Azad University chanting: “For whoever is killed, there are one thousand more [rising]!”
October 17 – Shahrekord, central #Iran
Students of Islamic Azad University chanting:
"For whoever is killed, there are one thousand more [rising]!"#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/cA7MrotwOt— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Karaj, West of Tehran
Reports indicate inmates in the prison yard of Qezel Hesar Prison are chanting “Death to Khamenei!” 50 members of the regime’s anti-riot units are on the rooftops shooting at the protesting inmates.
October 17 – Karaj, west of Tehran, #Iran
Reports indicate inmates in the prison yard of Qezel Hesar Prison are chanting "Death to Khamenei!"
50 members of the regime's anti-riot units are on the rooftops shooting at the protesting inmates.#IranRevolutionpic.twitter.com/ElKMuYUarR— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Hormozgan, South Iran
“Mullahs must get lost,” high schoolgirls chant in Bandar Kong.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Hormozgan, S #Iran—"Mullahs must get lost," high schoolgirls chant in Bandar Kong.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/I1ILxdkBsv— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Razavi Khorasan, Northeast Iran
Defiant youths in Mashhad set an oppressive forces’ kiosk ablaze.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Razavi Khorasan, NE #Iran—Defiant youths in Mashhad set an oppressive forces' kiosk ablaze.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/aToXjIpL3K— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Merchants of the Saadi Mall in Mashhad are on strike.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Razavi Khorasan, NE #Iran—Merchants of the Saadi Mall in Mashhad are on strike.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/7xJstbHWwM— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Merchants of Vakilabad Bazaar in Mashhad are on strike.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Razavi Khorasan, NE #Iran—Merchants of Vakilabad Bazaar in Mashhad are on strike.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/88XNNtubo5— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Alborz, North Iran
Authorities sound alarms at the notorious Ghezel Hesar prison. Political protesters reportedly chant “Death to Khamenei” in the yard. The prison chief fires into the air with a Winchester gun to intimidate them.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Alborz, C #Iran—Authorities sound alarms at the notorious Ghezel Hesar prison.
Political protesters reportedly chant "Death to Khamenei" in the yard.
The prison chief fires into the air with a Winchester gun to intimidate them.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/B49u1xZBbz— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, Southwest Iran
“We don’t need supporters; join us” and “One thousand people are behind every slain protester,” Shahrekord’s Islamic Azad University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, SW #Iran—"We don't need supporters; join us" and "One thousand people are behind every slain protester," Shahrekord's Islamic Azad University students chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/J9B6LmONdC— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
“Freedom, freedom, freedom, ” Shahrekord’s Islamic Azad University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, SW #Iran—"Freedom, freedom, freedom;#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی" Shahrekord's Islamic Azad University students chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/OUAT10saW7— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Bushehr, West Iran
“Death to the oppressor; be it the Shah or Supreme Leader [Khamenei],” Khalij-e Fars University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Bushehr, W #Iran—"Death to the oppressor; be it the Shah or Supreme Leader [Khamenei]," Khalij-e Fars University students chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/t4VwlgQn2u— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
“Being neutral is a disgrace,” Khalij-e Fars University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Bushehr, S #Iran—"Being neutral is a disgrace," Khalij-e Fars University students chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/B87p8uXf6I— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
“They shot our back and burnt Evin,” Khalij-e Fars University students chant.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Bushehr, S #Iran—"They shot our back and burnt #Evin," Khalij-e Fars University students chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/BXSpaw405x— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Kurdistan, West Iran
“Death to the dictator,” high school students chant in Sanandaj.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Kurdistan, W #Iran—"Death to the dictator," high school students chant in Sanandaj.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/DJ3g77mqHW— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Mazandaran, North Iran
“Proud professors; support,” students of the Mazandaran University chant in Babolsar.
#IranRevolution2022—October 17, Day 32
Mazandaran, N #Iran—"Proud professors; support," students of the Mazandaran University chant in Babolsar.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/ftRXirUoZl— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Sanandaj, western Iran
Locals continued the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.
October 17 – Sanandaj, western #Iran
Locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادیpic.twitter.com/wiTm6Ie9x1— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime in Sanandaj.
#IranRevolution2022—Day 32
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime in Sanandaj.#MahsaAmini????pic.twitter.com/gpGh9gNt21— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 17, 2022
Piranshahr, northwest Iran
Locals are taking control of their streets. Some activists are describing the city as a “war zone”.
October 17 – PIranshahr, northwest #Iran
Locals are taking control of their streets. Some activists are describing the city as a "war zone".#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/oJK082KdSe— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Additional footage of locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.
October 17 – PIranshahr, northwest #Iran
Additional footage of locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/0M5yo9abxI— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
More footage of locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.
October 17 – PIranshahr, northwest #Iran
More footage of locals continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/QI4eU190F5— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022
Locals are continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.
October 17 – PIranshahr, northwest #Iran
Locals are continuing the nationwide protests against the regime on the 32nd night of the uprising.#IranRevolution2022#مهسا_امینی #آزادی_آزادی_آزادی pic.twitter.com/rI9znFjTdC— People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) (@Mojahedineng) October 17, 2022