TRIGGERnometry LIVE Iran Update with Mahyar Tousi
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Jan 8, 2026 
Mahyar Tousi, an Iranian journalist and commentator deeply connected to developments in Iran, shares a gripping update on the ongoing protests ignited by economic collapse. He highlights the protests’ rapid growth, with people demanding not just reforms but the overthrow of the current regime. Tousi discusses the brutal crackdown leading to deaths and mass arrests, the regime's internal fractures, and the role of external powers. He also critiques mainstream media coverage, emphasizing the need for accurate, independent reporting on these vital events.
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Nationwide Breakdown Of Regime Control
- Protests spread to over 100 cities and have been ongoing for 12 days, showing a nationwide breakdown of regime control.
- Mahyar Tousi links this scale to internal regime paralysis and defections among police and IRGC units.
Hospital Raids And A Local Rescue
- The regime repeatedly raids hospitals: injured protesters are detained after seeking care, and normal patients are also endangered.
- Tousi described one instance where locals located a makeshift jail and liberated detained people.
Political Grievances Over Economic Framing
- Protest chants from day one focused on removing the Islamic Republic and calling for Reza Pahlavi, not just economic grievances.
- Tousi argues economic pain was a trigger but the movement targets systemic repression and corruption.