{"id":83159,"date":"2026-01-23T17:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=83159"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:41:04","slug":"iran-uprising-day-26-regime-admits-protests-in-400-cities-as-european-parliament-moves-to-blacklist-irgc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/iran-protests\/2026\/01\/iran-uprising-day-26-regime-admits-protests-in-400-cities-as-european-parliament-moves-to-blacklist-irgc\/83159\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Uprising Day 26: Regime Admits Protests in 400 Cities as European Parliament Moves to Blacklist IRGC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Day — Day 26 of Iran\u2019s uprising exposes the regime\u2019s weakness as protests spread to 400 cities and Europe moves to blacklist the IRGC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Regime Acknowledges Nationwide Protests<\/h3>\n
On Day 26 of the Iran uprising<\/a>, a rare admission by a senior regime official confirmed that protests have engulfed over 400 cities and counties nationwide<\/strong>. This acknowledgment comes despite a continuing countrywide internet blackout<\/strong> that has isolated Iranians from global communications for more than two weeks. According to the regime\u2019s Security Council Secretary, clashes erupted simultaneously in **100 locations in Tehran alone<\/strong>, illustrating the broad scope and coordination of resistance.<\/p>\n**
**European Parliament Pushes IRGC Blacklist<\/h3>\n**In response to escalating repression<\/a>, the European Parliament adopted a strong resolution condemning Iran\u2019s violent crackdown<\/strong> on demonstrators and called for the designation of the **Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (**IRGC<\/a>)<\/strong> as a terrorist organization. The resolution passed overwhelmingly with a significant majority, underscoring European lawmakers\u2019 concern over human rights abuses and state violence. In parallel, the Parliament stressed the need to condition all future relations with Iran on genuine progress in human rights and democratic freedoms.<\/p>\n
Maryam Rajavi Welcomes European Parliament Resolution<\/h3>\n
Mrs. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), welcomed the European Parliament\u2019s resolution condemning the regime\u2019s brutal repression of protesters, describing it as a courageous and timely act of solidarity<\/strong> with the Iranian people\u2019s uprising. She expressed her sincere appreciation to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola and Members of Parliament for standing with the Iranian people and supporting their legitimate demands for freedom, human rights, and democracy<\/strong>. Rajavi emphasized that such international positions reinforce the Iranian people\u2019s resolve and send a clear message that repression and impunity will not go unanswered.<\/p>\n
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The European Parliament\u2019s resolution condemning the brutal repression of protesters in Iran is a courageous and timely act of solidarity with the Iranian people\u2019s uprising.
I sincerely thank President @RobertaMetsola<\/a> and the Members of the European Parliament for standing with\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/VGYwnDby0x<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) January 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n