January 16, 2023: Monday, January 16, marked the 123rd day of nationwide protests against the Iranian regime, which began on September 16. Iran’s protests have expanded to 282 cities and all 31 provinces across the country.
According to reports gathered by the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK), the regime has so far killed 750 civilians and arrested 30,000 others. The PMOI/MEK has published the names of 637 killed protesters.
Iran protests round-up—Day 123 | January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023: Protests and strikes in Torbat-e-Jam, Tehran, Sanandaj, Fereydunkenar, and Mashhad.
On Monday night, January 16, people of Torbat-e-Jam a city in Razavi Khorasan province held a protest rally outside the governor’s office and the regime’s Red Crescent branch. They were protesting the continued gas shortage and the fact that their families are freezing in the winter cold.
The protesters began chanting anti-regime slogans, including “Death to Khamenei!” Authorities responded by dispatching more security units to the scene and even opening fire on the protesters. Some reports indicate that at one point the protesters were able to take control of the Red Crescent branch, parallel to setting up roadblocks in a number of the city streets.
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, the president-elect of the NCRI, sent a message on the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people, and said: “The angry people of Torbat-e Jam and Taybad attacked the Governor’s Office and other government centers to protest lack of gas and heating resources.”
Mrs. Rajavi added: “27 provinces in Iran are experiencing sub-zero temperatures, even -20oC. Yet, the corrupt regime does not care to provide minimum heating facilities for people. The only solution is Iran Revolution to overthrow the mullahs, and establish a Free Iran and people’s sovereignty.”
