Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
January 4, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Multiple Cities COLLAPSE In Iran As IRGC Retreat - Iranian Uprising

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As the Iranian uprising enters its seventh day, multiple cities have reportedly fallen to protesters, government websites are under cyberattack, and the host details the regime's desperate tactics and the people's calls for international support.
Several key Iranian cities like Hamadon and Delhi Jan have reportedly fallen to public control, with protesters destroying regime symbols.
A major cyberattack has paralyzed numerous Iranian government websites, indicating a sophisticated, coordinated effort against the regime's digital infrastructure.
The host asserts that increased killings by security forces are a sign of the regime's desperation and losing grip, not a display of strength.

Summary

The host reports on the seventh day of the Iranian uprising, claiming that several cities, including Hamadon, Delhi Jan, Mahalat, Elam, and Maraga, have fallen to the public. Protesters are tearing down Islamic Republic flags and burning statues of Solmani. The host details the regime's loss of equipment and control, noting that increased killings by security forces indicate their desperation. A significant cyberattack has paralyzed multiple Iranian government websites. The episode highlights messages from Iranians thanking former President Trump and expressing loyalty to King Reza Pahlavi, while criticizing mainstream media for misrepresenting the protests as merely economic. The host also reports on civilian casualties, including a 22-year-old woman, a young man, and a 13-year-old child, emphasizing that their families refute regime claims of them being IRGC supporters. The host draws parallels with events in Venezuela and discusses the geopolitical implications, including the IRGC's limited retreat options and the non-religious nature of the Iranian population.
This episode provides a highly partisan, real-time perspective on the Iranian uprising, framing it as a decisive battle against an 'Islamic occupation.' It highlights the perceived collapse of regime control in several cities, the strategic targeting of government infrastructure (both physical and digital), and the severe human cost. The host's strong critique of mainstream media's coverage and his emphasis on international support, particularly from former President Trump, underscore a specific narrative attempting to shape public opinion and international response to the conflict.

Takeaways

  • Multiple Iranian cities, including Hamadon, Delhi Jan, Mahalat, Elam, and Maraga, have reportedly fallen under public control.
  • Protesters are actively tearing down Islamic Republic flags and burning statues of Solmani across the country.
  • Iranian security forces are losing equipment, including cars and bikes, to the public, particularly in Tehran.
  • A major cyberattack has paralyzed several Iranian government websites and online infrastructure, impacting ministries and city halls.
  • The host claims that the regime's increased killings of civilians are a sign of their desperation and losing control, not winning.
  • Messages from Iranian citizens express gratitude to former President Trump for his support and loyalty to King Reza Pahlavi.
  • Casualties include Sar Etamadi (22), Ahad Ibrahim Pur Abdulli, and Mahat Rostami (13), with families refuting regime claims about their affiliations.
  • The host criticizes mainstream media, specifically the BBC, for allegedly misrepresenting the uprising as merely economic protests and for lacking accurate coverage.

Insights

1Cities Fall to Protesters Amidst Uprising

On the seventh day of the Iranian uprising, several cities, including Hamadon, Delhi Jan, Mahalat, Elam, and Maraga, have reportedly fallen into the hands of the public. Protesters are actively tearing down Islamic Republic flags and burning statues of Solmani, symbolizing a direct challenge to the regime's authority.

The host states, 'We can now confirm that a number of cities including Hamadon and Delhi Jan have now fallen into the hands of the public.' and 'Mahalat, Delhi, John, Hamadon, and Elam have now fallen currently as of tonight.' He later adds, 'Solmani's statue on the on its sixth year anniversary of his assassination being burned down.'

2Regime Losing Equipment and Control

Security forces are losing control of their equipment, including cars and bikes, to the Iranian people. This is seen as a sign of the regime's weakening grip, with the host suggesting they will run out of resources if the trend continues. The host interprets the regime's increased violence and killings as a desperate tactic when they are losing, rather than winning.

The host states, 'Security forces and are losing their equipment. They're losing their cars and bikes and everything else, including this in Thran, the capital earlier tonight.' He later adds, 'when they are killing, that's when you know that they are losing. It's not actually because they are winning.'

3Major Cyberattack Paralyzes Government Websites

A significant cyberattack has completely paralyzed the online infrastructure of the Islamic Republic government. Multiple Iranian government websites, including portals for various departments, ministries, and city halls, have gone dark, indicating a sophisticated and coordinated strike against the regime's digital presence.

The host announces, 'breaking news now confirmed, ladies and gentlemen, as several Iranian government websites have now gone dark, including uh portals for multiple uh departments, ministries and uh the city halls, administration officers, multiple websites and the online infrastructure of government build government departments have now been hacked. a huge cyber attack.'

4Iranian Citizens Express Support for Trump and Pahlavi

Iranian people are sending messages of support and gratitude to former President Trump following his message of support for the uprising. These messages also express loyalty to King Reza Pahlavi, indicating a desire for a return to a monarchical system and a rejection of the current Islamic Republic. This is framed as a 'charm offensive' putting pressure on the White House to act.

A clip plays of a woman saying, 'I'm the Iranian girl in Iran and I say thanks Mr. President Trump.' (). Later, a photo message reads, 'President Trump, your message has been heard by the people of Iran and we express our sincere appreciation.' (). Another woman states, 'our representative is crown prince Resapal Levi. I thank Mr. Trump and Mr. Netanyahu for their support of the Iranian people.'

5Civilian Casualties Mount, Families Refute Regime Claims

The uprising has resulted in numerous civilian casualties. Specific individuals mentioned include Sar Etamadi, a 22-year-old shot in the face, Ahad Ibrahim Pur Abdulli killed in Lorasan, and 13-year-old Mahat Rostami. The host emphasizes that families of the deceased are coming forward to clarify that their loved ones were not IRGC supporters, refuting regime propaganda.

The host states, 'a number of Iranian people have unfortunately been killed tonight.' (). He later confirms, 'the 22year-old Sar Etamadi. Sar was shot in the face two days ago in Faran and uh she was injured in the hospital... Tonight she's gone.' (). He also mentions, 'His name was Ahad. Ahad um Ibrahim Pur Abdulli is also gone.' () and '13year-old child 13year-old Mahat Rostami was also targeted.' (). He adds, 'their families their dads and everybody come out and and clarify saying no the regime are lying Our kids were not IRGC and they were killed by the IRGC.'

Lessons

  • Recognize that reports of civilian casualties and the regime's violent responses may indicate desperation rather than strength in an uprising.
  • Be aware that cyberattacks can be a significant component of modern conflicts, targeting government infrastructure to disrupt control.
  • Consider the role of international figures and their messages in influencing public sentiment and perceived legitimacy during internal conflicts.
  • Understand that narratives presented by independent media, especially during conflicts, can sharply diverge from mainstream reporting, often with strong political biases.

Quotes

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"When they are killing, that's when you know that they are losing. It's not actually because they are winning."

Amaya Tusi (Host)
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"President Trump, your message has been heard by the people of Iran and we express our sincere appreciation."

Iranian People (via photo message)
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"From Iran I say that our representative is crown prince Resapal Levi. I thank Mr. Trump and Mr. Netanyahu for their support of the Iranian people. We the people of Iran love all the people of the world especially the people of America and Israel and we simply want to live in peace, tranquility and freedom."

Iranian Woman (via video message)
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"International law doesn't matter. And technically, any country could try and take other countries. Feel free to do that. It's also the other countries could also defend themselves. Freedom. If you take, you win. If you don't take, you're a loser."

Amaya Tusi (Host)
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"Less than 30% of the population are practicing Muslim and the most of them even out of the 30% most of them are just culturally Muslim they don't really do anything and they're Shia so they're not even real Muslim... it's not really an Iranian thing."

Amaya Tusi (Host)

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