Iran’s former empress calls for mourning of protest victims

Former Iranian empress Farah Pahlavi has called for a National Day of Mourning on January 23, 2026, to honor Iranians killed during the ongoing government crackdown on protests, which she describes as “crimes against humanity.” In her statement, she urged Iranians worldwide to observe a minute of silence at noon in memory of the victims. Human Rights Activists News Agency reports over 4,500 confirmed deaths amidst the protests and severe government repression. Pahlavi’s son, Reza Pahlavi, has emerged as a leader of the Iranian opposition during this tumultuous period.

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