Daghiyan: The burning wound of children and youth who were slaughtered. On the night of January 19, 2026 (19 Dey 1404), despite the massacre of the previous night, people returned to the streets. This is recognized as the largest popular uprising in Iranian history and was met with brutal repression.
Historical Context
On the night of January 19, despite the brutal massacre of the previous night and complete internet blackout, people returned to the streets. IRGC and Basij forces fired on civilians with military weapons, including heavy machine guns and armed helicopters. "Daghiyan" refers to the burning pain of the children and youth who were killed, created as an alternative to "Ashura."
Fun Facts
The word "Daghiyan" was created as an alternative to "Ashura" to show that the true mourning of Iranians is not for events 1400 years ago, but for their own children. Some reports estimate the death toll to exceed 30,000, making this the deadliest crackdown in the history of the Islamic Republic.
Related Events
Bloody Aban Uprising
The Aban 1398 uprising began after a sudden 200% increase in gasoline prices. Protests spread to over 191 cities across 29 provinces and were met with brutal suppression. Over 1,500 people were killed, 4,000 injured, and 12,000 detained.
Woman, Life, Freedom Uprising
The 1401 uprising began after the death of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini in the custody of the morality police. With the slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom," it became the largest protest movement in Iran up to that point, spreading to over 100 cities across all 31 provinces.
Tasiyan
Tasiyan: The grief suffocated in blood. On the night of January 18, 2026 (18 Dey 1404), following a call by Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, millions of Iranians took to the streets in over 400 cities. This is recognized as the largest popular uprising in Iranian history and was met with brutal repression.
Ukraine Flight 752 Shot Down
On January 8, 2020, the IRGC shot down Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 with two surface-to-air missiles. All 176 passengers and crew were killed. 82 victims were Iranian and 57 were Canadian citizens.