Earlier uprisings
- The Uprising, 1979–2026 — fourteen chapters of state violence, from the rooftop of Refah School to the streets of Rasht.
- The Two Nights — 8 and 9 January 2026 in full.
- In Memoriam and memorial biographies — the named dead.
- Sources and methodology — how every figure on this site is verified.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Iran protests of 2025-2026?
A nationwide uprising known as the Crimson Winter that began with bazaar strikes in December 2025 over the collapse of the rial, peaked with mass killings on 8-9 January 2026, and ended in February 2026 with competing death tolls ranging from the government's 3,117 to leaked IRGC estimates of 33,000-36,500.
Are the Iran protests still happening?
Protest continued through February 2026 in the form of funerals, strikes and localised confrontations, and was interrupted by the outbreak of war on 28 February 2026. Detentions and executions continued after that date.
Where can I find a day-by-day record of the Iran protests?
This page indexes a dated record for each month: December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026, each with a timeline, published death tolls and sources.