According to many international media, the nationwide protests in Iran are part of a revolutionary process. The demonstrations, which have been going on for five weeks, are the longest protests we have seen in recent years.
Unlike in previous years, this time it is a multi-class and cross-ethnic uprising. There are many indications that Iran is in a revolutionary process. The regime has lost a lot of support in recent years, even among its most loyal supporters.
The great support in society is also new. The call is also clear, it is a call for the abolition of the theocratic and inhuman regime.
The trigger for the system-critical mass protests in Iran was the death of the 22-year-old Iranian Kurd Mahsa Amini in mid-September.
The moral police had arrested her because she allegedly did not comply with the mandatory rules for wearing a headscarf.
The woman died in police custody on September 16. Since her death, thousands of people across the country and around the world have been demonstrating against the regime’s repressive course and the theocratic system of rule. However, the police and other regime forces use violence against demonstrators, resulting in deaths and injuries.
Today, Monday, October 2, on the 39th day of the national uprising of the Iranian people, protests, and strikes are still ongoing. So far, nationwide demonstrations have been recorded in more than 197 cities with 400 martyrs and 20,000 arrests. The names of 260 of these martyrs have been announced by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK/PMOI).
East Azarbaijan, “Death to the oppressor; be it the Shah or Supreme Leader [Khamenei],” writes a poor pupil in Tabriz. I had no money to buy a spray, but I wrote with a stone!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
East Azarbaijan, NE #Iran—"Death to the oppressor; be it the Shah or Supreme Leader [Khamenei]," writes a poor schoolchild in Tabriz.
I had no money to buy a spray, but I wrote with a stone!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/3rQulWU1Ny— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Isfahan, university students continue anti-regime protests in Khurasgan, chanting: Death to the regime for decades of crime!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Isfahan, C #Iran—University students continue anti-regime protests in Khurasgan, chanting:
Death to the regime for decades of crime!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/0ektyzWS4b— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Isfahan, the footage shows Medical Sciences University students boycotting classes, chanting: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Isfahan, C #Iran—Footage shows Medical Sciences University students boycotting classes, chanting:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی #MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/UImqQz91OU— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, the footage shows University students boycotting classes and continuing anti-regime protests in Shahrekord.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, SW #Iran—Footage shows University students boycotting classes and continuing anti-regime protests in Shahrekord.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/FlpU8BzOeB— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Isfahan, the footage shows University students boycotting classes and continuing anti-regime protests in Khurasgan.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Isfahan, C #Iran—Footage shows University students boycotting classes and continuing anti-regime protests in Khurasgan.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/JnlZRh1yX7— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Fars, Footage from early morning shows physicians in Shiraz chanting, “Death to the dictator!” Following this protesting rally, authorities attacked them, shooting teargas and birdshot at them.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Fars, SC #Iran—Footage from early morning shows physicians in Shiraz chanting, "Death to the dictator!"
Following this protesting rally, authorities attacked them, shooting teargas and birdshot at them.#MahsaAmini???? https://t.co/VCt6RO59W1 pic.twitter.com/yN2NVfF2aw— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Hamedan, Technology University students resume anti-regime protests, chanting: They captured our Nika Shakrami and returned her lifeless body!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Hamedan, W #Iran—Technology University students resume anti-regime protests, chanting:
They captured our #NikaShakrami and returned her lifeless body!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/OTjY6eIhqO— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Isfahan, Technology University students resume anti-regime protests, chanting: This is the year of Seyyed Ali [Khamenei’s] overthrow!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Isfahan, C #Iran—Technology University students resume anti-regime protests, chanting:
This is the year of Seyyed Ali [Khamenei's] overthrow!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/kUKrGdqKk8— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Islamic Azad University-Medical Sciences Faculty students resume anti-regime protests, chanting: This is no longer a simple protest; this is the beginning of a revolution!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Islamic Azad University-Medical Sciences Faculty students resume anti-regime protests, chanting:
This is no longer a simple protest; this is the beginning of a revolution!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/XXvqgZExT3— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Islamic Azad University-Yadegar branch students in Shahr-e Rey resume anti-regime protests, chanting: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Islamic Azad University-Yadegar branch students in Shahr-e Rey resume anti-regime protests, chanting:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی #MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/0VoWusqZrn— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Hormozgan, pupils burnt images of Khomeini and Khamenei in Bandarabbas, chanting: Death to the dictator! Authorities rummage children’s books to find those “rioters” who torch the images, but they lack enough jails!
#IranRevolution2022—October 23
Hormozgan, S #Iran—Schoolchildren burnt images of Khomeini and Khamenei in Bandarabbas, chanting: Death to the dictator!Authorities rummaging children's books to find those "rioters" who torch the images, but they lack enough jails!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/qk4FmRmXu8
— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Sistan & Baluchestan, Rights activists reported authorities murdered schoolgirl Mona Naqib, 8, in Aspich town, Saravan. Authorities chased a civil car, targeting students while going to a school. Mona passed away, and two girls were arrested.
#IranRevolution2022
Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—Rights activists reported authorities murdered schoolgirl Mona Naqib, 8, in Aspich town, Saravan.
Authorities chased a civil car, targeting students while going to a school. Mona passed away, and two girls arrested.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/6sLfdwzXfo— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Arak, mourning family and friends of the late Sina Malayeri, murdered by authorities in Arak on October 22, turned the funeral into anti-regime protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Markazi, C #Iran—Mourning family and friends of the late Sina Malayeri, murdered by authorities in Arak on October 22, turned the funeral into anti-regime protests."This beloved rose devoted to the homeland," the crowd chant.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/iZYaykH0vU
— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Khuzestan, Islamic Azad University students in Dezful continue anti-regime protests, chanting: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Khuzestan, SW #Iran—Islamic Azad University students in Dezful continue anti-regime protests, chanting:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/uM2auzgH1a— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, “Death to IRGC Basij forces,” defiant K. N. Toosi University students chant amid the Raisi Cabinet Spokesperson’s speech. Regime agents reportedly chanted against the MEK!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Death to #IRGC Basij forces," defiant K. N. Toosi University students chant amid the Raisi Cabinet Spokesperson's speech.Regime agents reportedly chanted against the #MEK!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/OYOA5wiRcY
— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Isfahan, Islamic Azad University students in Flavarjan resume anti-regime protests. “Disgrace, disgrace,” girl students chant against regime forces.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Isfahan, C #Iran—Islamic Azad University students in Flavarjan resume anti-regime protests."Disgrace, disgrace," girl students chant against regime forces.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/0jZWMc4rJp
— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Islamic Azad University-Yadegar branch students in Shahr-e Rey resume anti-regime protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Islamic Azad University-Yadegar branch students in Shahr-e Rey resume anti-regime protests.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/lelhusazBH— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
CCTV footage shows abducting of a woman in Tehran. The victim is allegedly Meli [Beheshti] University prof. Fatemeh Mashhadi was recently seized by authorities. In a petition, 500+ dentists called for her release.
#IranRevolution2022—October 22
Tehran, #Iran's capital—CCTV footage shows abducting of a woman in Tehran.The victim is allegedly Meli [Beheshti] University prof. Fatemeh Mashhadi recently seized by authorities.
In a petition, 500+ dentists called for her release.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/NNQj9jhwZv
— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Amirkabir University students rally outside the self-service site, chanting against IRGC Basij and securities. Footage shows them moving to the site, pushing back security agents, and reopening the site.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Amirkabir University students rally outside the self-service site, chanting against #IRGC Basij and securities.
Footage shows them moving to the site, pushing back security agents, reopening the site.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/aBzCByikkl— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Khuzestan, the footage shows Chamran University students continuing the anti-regime rally, calling on other students to join them.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Khuzestan, SW #Iran—Footage shows Chamran University students continuing the anti-regime rally, calling on other students to join them#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/JMi7tM73lF— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
In Khuzestan, Chamran University students rally at the site, chanting against pro-regime agents.
They also recite the “For” piece:
- For changing the [mullahs’] rotten minds!
- For [removing] poverty!
- For an ordinary life!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Khuzestan, SW #Iran—Chamran University students rally at the site, chanting against pro-regime agents.They also recite the "For" piece:
For changing the [mullahs'] rotten minds!
For [removing] poverty!
For an ordinary life!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/iqnNe5xpSU— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran University-Foreign Languages & Literature Faculty students are on strike.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Tehran University-Foreign Languages & Literature Faculty students are on strike.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/ZAHFg8KKRj— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Isfahan, Medical Sciences University students recite the “For” piece for freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Isfahan, C #Iran—Medical Sciences University students recite the "For" piece for freedom!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/8XfJL2IJu3— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Amirkabir University students chant: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Amirkabir University students chant:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی #MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/QULyodwbtv— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Hamedan, Bu’ali Sina University students chant: Death to the regime for decades of crime!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Hamedan, W #Iran—Buali Sina University students chant:
Death to the regime for decades of crime!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/1BJczduDwv— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Hamedan, Islamic Azad University students chant: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Hamedan, W #Iran—Islamic Azad University students chant:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی #MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/QYGp45Tsra— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Zahedan Medical Sciences University students chant: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—Zahedan Medical Sciences University students chant:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی #MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/CI8mDlj0pd— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Brave teachers continue the strike in Kamyaran, supporting Iran protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Brave teachers continue the strike in Kamyaran, supporting #IranProtests2022.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/9lyDlEK00j— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Brave teachers continue the strike in Sanandaj, supporting Iran protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Brave teachers continue the strike in Sanandaj, supporting #IranProtests2022.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/TTwIEXrBkW— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, “Spokesperson; get lost,” K. N. Toosi University students chant against Raisi cabinet spokesperson Ali Bahadori Jahromi during his speech.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Spokesperson; get lost," K. N. Toosi University students chant against Raisi cabinet spokesperson Ali Bahadori Jahromi during his speech.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/5pp15d77U1— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, the footage shows a vehicle affiliated with the electricity office commuting on the streets with the “Death to Khamenei” slogan. “This is a mobile banner,” citizens say.
#IranRevolution2022—October 23
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Footage shows a vehicle affiliated with the electricity office commuting on the streets with the "Death to Khamenei" slogan.
"This is a mobile banner," citizens say.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/CelvwJMVW4— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Footage shows IRGC forces armed with heavy machine guns patrolling the streets in Zahedan, fearing the resumption of protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—Footage shows #IRGC forces armed with heavy machine guns patrolling the streets in Zahedan, fearing the resumption of #IranProtests2022.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/bMIH7l6teG— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Sciences & Technology University students rally outside the central self-service, chanting: Proud students; support!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Sciences & Technology University students rally outside the central self-service, chanting:
Proud students; support!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/jL1LSRJe0z— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Mazandaran University security chief in Babolsar, threatening students with detention: “To the number of you, [security] forces waiting for you outside.”
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Mazandaran, N #Iran—"To the number of you, [security] forces waiting for you outside," says Mazandaran University security chief in Babolsar, threatening students with detention.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/hiADJeLFZN— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, Islamic Azad University-West branch students resume anti-regime protests, chanting: Students die but never give in to disgrace!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Islamic Azad University-West branch students resume anti-regime protests, chanting:
Students die but never give in to disgrace!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/D8VolFPDIk— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Brave protesters in Marivan distribute “Death to Khamenei” papers across the city.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Brave protesters in Marivan distribute "Death to Khamenei" papers across the city.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/mKEpdumnXE— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Divandarreh’s brave teachers continue the strike for the second day.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Divandarreh brave protesters continue the strike for the second day.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/gkaKRG0Dqw— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Baneh, brave teachers continue the strike for the second day.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Baneh brave protesters continue the strike for the second day.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/0QaA6ihZFC— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, protesting security agents for preventing them from entering Sharif University, students hold a sit-in outside the entrance gate.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Protesting security agents for preventing them from entering #SharifUniversity, students hold a sit-in outside the entrance gate.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/SJ9cAJyz52— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Brave teachers in Marivan boycott classes for the second strike day in support of Iran protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Brave teachers in Marivan boycott classes for the second strike day in support of #IranProtests2022.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/rJm33SUfWb— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Footage shows students of Shahrekord University resuming anti-regime protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Chahar Mahal & Bakhtiari, SW #Iran—Footage shows students of the Shahrekord University resume anti-regime protests.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/qswaLtYBxA— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Razavi Khorasan, the footage shows students of the Ferdowsi University-Sport Sciences Faculty are on strike.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Razavi Khorasan, NE #Iran—Footage shows students of the Ferdowsi University-Sport Sciences Faculty are on strike.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/bmZe9i209a— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, students in Bagh-e Feiz are on strike, chanting: Freedom, freedom, freedom!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Schoolchildren in Bagh-e Feiz are on strike, chanting:
Freedom, freedom, freedom!#آزادی_آزادی_آزادی #MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/CTeMzIR0I4— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Mazandaran University students in Babolsar resume anti-regime demonstrations.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Mazandaran, N #Iran—Mazandaran University students in Babolsar resume anti-regime demonstrations.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/yMByosqeEf— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Citizens continued Iran protests in Mashhad after midnight, chanting:
- No fear! We’re all together!
- Death to Khamenei!
- Death to the dictator!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Razavi Khorasan, NE #Iran—Citizens continued #IranProtests2022 in Mashhad after midnight, chanting:
—No fear! We're all together!
—Death to Khamenei!
—Death to the dictator!*Locals chanted such slogans across the city.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/lTmpF4zivi
— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran, “Death to Khamenei,” citizens chant at the Theater Shahr metro station.
#BREAKING#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—"Death to Khamenei," citizens chant at the Theater Shahr metro station.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/csoUwWMOv0— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Divandarreh brave protesters continue the strike for the second day.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Divandarreh brave protesters continue the strike for the second day.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/LpUJuqQpvP— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Footage shows students of the Hamedan University of Technology continuing protests against the murder of Negin Abdolmaleki, 21. Security forces savagely beat Negin on October 12, causing her demise in the dorm.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Hamedan, W #Iran—Footage shows students of the Hamedan University of Technology continuing protests against the murder of Negin Abdolmaleki, 21.
Security forces savagely beat Negin on October 12, causing her demise in the dorm.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/TOO1sQ6twW— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Brave teachers in Saqqez go on strike in solidarity with Iran protests.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Kurdistan, W #Iran—Brave teachers in Saqqez go on strike in solidarity with #IranProtests2022.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/Yj5SbzlJT0— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Tehran University-Foreign Languages & Literature Faculty students are on strike.
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Tehran, #Iran's capital—Tehran University-Foreign Languages & Literature Faculty students are on strike.#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/VgGxNP64yt— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Students of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences are on strike and continuing the nationwide protests against the regime.
#IranRevolution2022—October 23, Day 38
Sistan & Baluchestan, SE #Iran—Students of Zahedan University of Medical Sciences are on strike and continuing the nationwide protests against the regime.#MahsaAmini????pic.twitter.com/qR8KlLWjlM— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Hamedan, Defiant protesters write anti-regime slogans in Malayer:
- 40 years of weeping is enough; we resist!
- Death to Khamenei!
- Death to the regime’s principle!
#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Hamedan, W #Iran—Defiant protesters write anti-regime slogans in Malayer:
—40 years of weeping is enough; we resist!
—Death to Khamenei!
—Death to the regime's principle!#MahsaAmini???? pic.twitter.com/4IMMIoZI7J— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022
Reports from the Hamedan University of Technology say the regime dispatched many security forces following the student protests. Authorities are shooting at the students with paintball guns.
#BreakingNews#IranRevolution2022—October 24, Day 39
Hamedan, W #Iran—Reports from the Hamedan University of Technology say the regime dispatched many security forces following the student protests.
Authorities are shooting at the students with paintball guns.#MahsaAmini???? https://t.co/BY981pbOQY— Iran News Update (@IranNewsUpdate1) October 24, 2022