In January 2026, simultaneous with the violent suppression of nationwide protests, Iran’s ruling regime accelerated its execution campaign under direct orders from Ali Khamenei. At least 345 prisoners, including 5 women, were executed in 57 cities across 31 provinces during the month. According to compiled reports, Khorasan Razavi Province, with 42 executions, topped the list, followed by Khuzestan (29), Isfahan (23), Lorestan (21), Fars (17), and Kerman (16). These figures p

The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) announced on Sunday, January 18, 2026, the names of 58 additional martyrs of Iran’s nationwide popular uprising following verification and identity confirmation. Eleven of the martyrs are women. With this latest announcement, the total number of identified martyrs of the Iranian people’s uprising has now reached 219. Names of 58 Additional Martyrs of the January Uprising: No. Name Age City 1 Nasim Pour-Aghaei — Tehran