2026 in Iran

Events in the year 2026 in Iran.

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Incumbents

• Supreme Leader of Iran: Ali Khamenei
• President of Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian
• Speaker of the Parliament: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
• Chief Justice: Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i

Events

Ongoing

• Iranian economic crisis
• 2025–2026 Iranian protests

January

• 1 January — At least three people are killed during protests in Azna, Lorestan. ^[1]
• 8 January — Internet censorship: NetBlocks reports a total internet outage in Tehran and other cities amid ongoing protests. ^[2]
• 15 January —
  • The Civil Aviation Organization imposes a four-hour shutdown of Iranian airspace. ^[3]
  • The United States imposes sanctions on Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Larijani and four other security officials for the role in suppressing the 2025–2026 Iranian protests. ^[4]
• 23 January — The United States imposes sanctions on nine vessels believed to be part of the Iranian "shadow fleet" used to circumvent the embargo on Iranian oil exports. ^[5]
• 29 January —
  • New sanctions against Iran are approved by the European Union over its crackdown of the 2025–2026 Iranian protests and providing support for Russia. ^[6]
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is designated by the European Union as a terrorist organisation. ^[7]
• 31 January —
  • Four people are killed in a gas explosion at a residential building in Ahvaz. ^[8]
  • Two people are killed in a gas explosion at a building in Bandar Abbas. ^[9]
  • Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian is arrested in Tehran. ^[10]

February

• 1 February — European militaries are designated as "terrorist groups" by Iran in response to the previous designation on the IRGC. ^[11]
• 2 February –
  • President Pezeshkian orders the resumption of negotiations with the United States over the nuclear program of Iran. ^[12]
  • Interior minister Eskandar Momeni and nine other officials are sanctioned by the United Kingdom for their role in suppressing the 2025–2026 Iranian protests. ^[13]
  • Ukraine designates the IRGC as a terrorist organization. ^[14]
• 3 February –
  • The US Central Command said that The US-flagged tanker M/V Stena Imperative is subjected to an attempted seizure by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz that is repelled by US naval forces. ^[15]
  • An Iranian drone is shot down by US forces in the Arabian Sea. Iranian media said that the drone had been completing a survueliiance mission in international waters. ^{[15] [16]}
• 4 February - Women were officially permitted to ride motorcycles in Iran. ^[17]

Deaths

• 3 January – Hushang Ansary, 98, minister of finance (1974–1977) and information (1971–1974), ambassador to the United States (1967–1969). ^[18]
• 6 January – Saeid Pirdoost, 85, actor ( Snake Fang , Son of Adam, Daughter of Eve , Great Award ). ^[19]
• 8 January – Mojtaba Tarshiz, 47, footballer (Shahr Khodro F.C., Sanat Mes Kerman F.C., Gostaresh Foulad F.C.). ^[20]
• 21 January – Reza Rooygari, 79, actor ( Eagles , The Tenants , The Old Bachelor ). ^[21]
• 27 January – Parviz Nouri, 87, film critic, screenwriter and director. ^[22]
• 30 January – Mohammad-Hadi Abdekhodaei, 87, ayatollah, MP (1980–1988, 1992–1996) and member of the Assembly of Experts (2016–2024). ^[23]

References

1. "Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-02.
2. "Digital blackout hits Tehran, other parts of Iran, Netblocks says". Reuters . 2026-01-08. Retrieved 2026-01-08.
3. "Iran reopens airspace after closure to most flights amid US attack threats". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
4. "US sanctions Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against the government". Euronews. Retrieved 2026-01-15.
5. "US sanctions Iran 'shadow fleet' it says fuels violent protest crackdown". Al Jazeera . January 24, 2026. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
6. "EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions after Tehran's crackdown on protests". The Indian Express . Reuters. 29 January 2026.
7. "EU designates Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist organisation in policy shift". Reuters . 29 January 2026. Retrieved 26 January 2026.
8. "Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say". BBC. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
9. "Deadly blast in Iran's Bandar Abbas caused by gas leak, official says". Al Jazeera. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
10. "Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Iranian drama 'It Was Just an Accident' arrested in Tehran". AP News. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
11. "Iran declares European armies 'terrorist groups' after IRGC designation". France 24. Agence France Presse. 1 February 2026. Retrieved 1 February 2026.
12. "Iran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of deal". France 24 . 2026-02-02. Retrieved 2026-02-02.
13. "UK imposes sanctions on Iranian officials over deadly protests". Reuters. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
14. "Ukraine names Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization". The Kyiv Independent. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
15. "US jet downs Iran drone but talks still on course". France 24. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
16. "Iran Formally Allows Women To Ride Motorcycles". Deccan Chronicle. Agence France Presse. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
17. "Iran's Fars News Agency says that an Iranian drone completed a 'surveillance mission in international waters' after U.S. military said it shot down an Iranian drone". MarketScreener. Reuters. 3 February 2026.
18. "Zakenman Hushang Ansary (98) overleden". Curaçao.nu. 5 January 2026. Retrieved 5 January 2026.
19. "Veteran Iranian actor Saeid Pirdoost passes away". Mehr News Agency. 6 January 2026.
20. "Iranian footballers killed in protests as former national team captain slams FIFA silence". Euro News. 2026-01-15. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
21. "Veteran actor, singer Reza Rooygari passes away". Tehran Times. 2026-01-21. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
22. "Veteran film critic Parviz Nouri passes away". Tehran Times. 2026-01-28. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
23. آیت‌الله عبدخدایی درگذشت (in Persian)