Clashes Erupted in Kermanshah and Birjand as Protesters Blocked Security Forces

On January 8, 2026, protesters in Kermanshah and Birjand confronted Iranian security forces, blocking advances, torching equipment, and forcing units into retreat. Security Forces Stalled in Kermanshah and Birjand Reports received from protest sites on January 8, 2026, indicated that regime security forces faced a deadlock against public anger in both Kermanshah and Birjand. In […] The post Clashes Erupted in Kermanshah and Birjand as Protesters Blocked Security Forces appeared first on Iran News Update.