2026 in Iran
Events in the year 2026 in Iran.
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Incumbents
[edit]- Supreme Leader of Iran: Ali Khamenei
- President of Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian
- Speaker of the Parliament: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- Chief Justice: Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i
Events
[edit]Ongoing
[edit]January
[edit]- 1 January — At least three people are killed during protests in Azna, Lorestan.[1]
- 8 January — Internet censorship: NetBlocks reports a total internet outage in Tehran and other cities amid ongoing protests.[2]
- 15 January —
- The Civil Aviation Organization imposes a four-hour shutdown of Iranian airspace.[3]
- The United States imposes sanctions on Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani and four other security officials for the role in suppressing the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.[4]
- 23 January — The United States imposes sanctions on nine vessels believed to be part of the Iranian "shadow fleet" used to circumvent the embargo on Iranian oil exports.[5]
- 29 January —
- New sanctions against Iran are approved by the European Union over its crackdown of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests and providing support for Russia.[6]
- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is designated by the European Union as a terrorist organisation.[7]
- 31 January —
- Four people are killed in a gas explosion at a residential building in Ahvaz.[8]
- Two people are killed in a gas explosion at a building in Bandar Abbas.[9]
February
[edit]- 1 February — European militaries are designated as "terrorist groups" by Iran in response to the previous designation on the IRGC.[10]
- 2 February –
- President Pezeshkian orders the resumption of negotiations with the United States over the nuclear program of Iran.[11]
- Interior minister Eskandar Momeni and nine other officials are sanctioned by the United Kingdom for their role in suppressing the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.[12]
- Ukraine designates the IRGC as a terrorist organization.[13]
Deaths
[edit]- 3 January – Hushang Ansary, 98, minister of finance (1974–1977) and information (1971–1974), ambassador to the United States (1967–1969).[14]
- 6 January – Saeid Pirdoost, 85, actor (Snake Fang, Son of Adam, Daughter of Eve, Great Award).[15]
- 8 January – Mojtaba Tarshiz, 47, footballer (Shahr Khodro F.C., Sanat Mes Kerman F.C., Gostaresh Foulad F.C.).[16]
- 21 January – Reza Rooygari, 79, actor (Eagles, The Tenants, The Old Bachelor).[17]
- 27 January – Parviz Nouri, 87, film critic, screenwriter and director.[18]
- 30 January – Mohammad-Hadi Abdekhodaei, 87, ayatollah, MP (1980–1988, 1992–1996) and member of the Assembly of Experts (2016–2024).[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
- ^ "Digital blackout hits Tehran, other parts of Iran, Netblocks says". Reuters. 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
- ^ "Iran reopens airspace after closure to most flights amid US attack threats". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government". Euronews. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
- ^ "US sanctions Iran 'shadow fleet' it says fuels violent protest crackdown". Al Jazeera. January 24, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ "EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran's crackdown on protests". The Indian Express. Reuters. 29 January 2026.
- ^ "EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation in policy shift". Reuters. 29 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
- ^ "Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say". BBC. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Deadly blast in Iran's Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says". Al Jazeera. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Iran declares European armies 'terrorist groups' after IRGC designation". France 24. Agence France Presse. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
- ^ "Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal". France 24. 2026-02-02. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
- ^ "UK imposes sanctions on Iranian officials over deadly protests". Reuters. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Ukraine names Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization". The Kyiv Independent. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Zakenman Hushang Ansary (98) overleden". Curaçao.nu. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
- ^ "Veteran Iranian actor Saeid Pirdoost passes away". Mehr News Agency. 6 January 2026.
- ^ "Iranian footballers killed in protests as former national team captain slams FIFA silence". Euro News. 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "Veteran actor, singer Reza Rooygari passes away". Tehran Times. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "Veteran film critic Parviz Nouri passes away". Tehran Times. 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
- ^ آیتالله عبدخدایی درگذشت (in Persian)
