There are further indications that the ongoing protests are challenging the ability and willingness of Iranian security forces to crack down on the protests.⬇️

There are further indications that the ongoing protests are challenging the ability and willingness of Iranian security forces to crack down on the protests.Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar)NEW: The Iranian regime has shifted from labeling protesters as “rioters” to describing them as “terrorists,” which signals that the regime has taken an uncompromising stance toward the ongoing protests. The regime will likely use its characterization of protesters as “terrorists” to justify further cracking down on the protests. The regime has killed hundreds of protesters and injured hundreds more in its violent crackdown on the protests.

Other Key Takeaways:

Protest activity has continued to take place across Iran amid the Iranian regime’s continued nationwide internet shutdown. CTP-ISW has recorded 60 protests across 15 provinces since 0000 local time on January 10, 25 of which were medium-sized and eight of which were large.

US officials told the Wall Street Journal on January 10 that US officials have held “preliminary discussions” about taking military action against the Iranian regime. The officials stated that there is no sign of an imminent attack on Iran, however.—  https://x.com/TheStudyofWar/status/2010163462177960085

— Institute for the Study of War (@TheStudyofWar) Jan 11, 2026