I followed the Iranian protests and uprising in January 2026, reacting to reports about the movement, mainstream media coverage, and Starlink. My posts record my impressions and quoted accounts, not independent verification of the events or claims.
On January 10, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, I quoted @gghamari’s post describing an Iranian National Uprising after what they called “47 years of Islamic Oppression,” and using the phrase “the Lion of Iran roars once again.” I reacted, “Wow, a true revolution happening.” The 47-year characterization and other descriptions were @gghamari’s claims; my post did not establish what specific developments they referred to or independently verify them.
On January 10, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, I quoted @Nervana_1, whose post said Iranians had gathered outside the BBC to express anger about a lack of coverage of Iran protests. I added, “True, I don't see anyone talking about this in mainstream media right now.” The reported gathering was @Nervana_1’s claim, and my post recorded my impression of mainstream coverage at that time rather than establishing either claim independently.
On January 10, 2026 at 18:23 UTC, I wrote, “Iran's freedom revolution is being powered by Starlink. Epic stuff.” I did not give supporting details about Starlink’s role.
On January 10, 2026 at 20:37 UTC, I wrote, “Starlink is goated,” while quoting @visegrad24. Their post claimed that the Islamic regime had turned off internet access and electricity in many parts of Tehran that night, and that anti-regime protesters were using phone flashlights to show how many people were in the streets. Those outage and protest details were @visegrad24’s report, not claims I independently verified; my post gave no further details.
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