January 12, 2026
Iran’s government holds mass rallies after protests
Iranians attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026. — Reuters Araghchi says Iran does not seek war, but is fully prepared for it. Iran is waging a ‘four-front war’, says Bagher Ghalibaf. Ghalibaf warns of ‘unforgettable lesson’ if Iran attacks. Iranian authorities on Monday sought to regain control of the streets with massive nationwide rallies in the wake of protests on a scale unprecedented in recent years. The foreign minister said Iran was ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from Washington to intervene militarily to quell the protests, which activists fear have left at












