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Security forces acted to suppress the demonstrations, with media outlets in the country reporting numerous arrests, detentions, and interrogations of students, and the use of live fire and tear gas at several locations.
As tens of thousands march in Iran over dire economic conditions, security forces were forced to retreat from Tehran University campus under protester pressure. Experts claim demonstrations have crossed a critical threshold and threaten the Islamic regime.
Student councils representing Tehran's principal universities issued calls for campus-wide mobilization, while the truck drivers' union amplified demands for public demonstrations.
Iranian police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at thousands of merchants protesting soaring prices and the collapse of the local currency, as the government announced it would hold an emergency meeting to address the deepening economic crisis. In a rare development, demonstrators also chanted slogans in support of the shah and the former royal family.
"These activities have accelerated in recent months, against the backdrop of regional tensions and Tehran's fear of the possibility of another direct confrontation with Israel and the US," the report said.
Former Revolutionary Guard Navy commander calls for complete restructuring of Tehran's intelligence apparatus after Israeli strikes exposed critical vulnerabilities.
Speaking with academics, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced deep frustration, saying, “I don’t know what to do, please don’t curse me.” He blamed Iran’s problems on corruption and what he described as the “crazy” conduct of state institutions, rather than on the US or Israel. Referring to Operation Rising Lion, Pezeshkian acknowledged Israel’s military edge, saying, “Israel had better missiles, more accurate missiles and more of them.”
"Israel has not destroyed even 3% of our missile launchers," Iranian Revolutionary Guards officer says. "We did not think that they would target our commanders and scientists in their own homes along with their families. We miscalculated and admit that we were wrong."
Network chief Peyman Jebelli told students the false claims about downed stealth fighters devastated credibility during Israel strikes.
Iranian media reported that operatives from the “Handala” organization left a threatening message in the car of a senior Israeli scientist. A note left at the scene read: “Yesterday, you received our bouquet. A harmless object, at first glance. But you noticed its weight, didn’t you?”