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Iran protests: Abdanan, Ilam Province, falls to anti-regime protesters; becomes first city seized
The ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran escalated sharply on January 6, 2026, after the city of Abdanan in Ilam province reportedly fell under the control of protesters and rebellious youths. Large crowds took over the streets as security forces struggled to maintain control, marking what activists describe as the first Iranian city effectively seized during the ongoing uprising.
According to reports, Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) units attempted to confront demonstrators in Abdanan but were met with resistance from protesters. During the clashes, the Ofogh Kourosh chain store, described as being owned by the IRGC, was set on fire.
Security personnel and police officers were later seen retreating and taking refuge on the roof of the local police station as crowds gathered below. Authorities reportedly cut electricity to the city, apparently in an effort to prevent the unrest from spreading further.
State-linked media, meanwhile, described the events differently, reporting that rioters stormed a store in Abdanan, tore open bags of rice, and scattered them across the premises. Despite conflicting narratives, multiple accounts confirm that security forces lost control of key areas of the city, which lies near the Iraqi border.
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The ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran escalated sharply on January 6, 2026, after the city of Abdanan in Ilam province reportedly fell under the control of protesters and rebellious youths. Large crowds took over the streets as security forces struggled to maintain control, marking what activists describe as the first Iranian city effectively seized during the ongoing uprising.
According to reports, Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) units attempted to confront demonstrators in Abdanan but were met with resistance from protesters. During the clashes, the Ofogh Kourosh chain store, described as being owned by the IRGC, was set on fire.
Security personnel and police officers were later seen retreating and taking refuge on the roof of the local police station as crowds gathered below. Authorities reportedly cut electricity to the city, apparently in an effort to prevent the unrest from spreading further.
State-linked media, meanwhile, described the events differently, reporting that rioters stormed a store in Abdanan, tore open bags of rice, and scattered them across the premises. Despite conflicting narratives, multiple accounts confirm that security forces lost control of key areas of the city, which lies near the Iraqi border.
(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...
