Mosque Arson During Iran Protests: State Claims vs. Skepticism
Multiple mosques in Iran were reportedly burned during widespread anti-government protests in early January 2026, according to Iranian state media and officials. The unrest, sparked by economic grievances and anger over the collapse of the national currency, escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani stated that over 61 mosques were torched in the capital alone, with additional attacks reported in cities like Isfahan, Karaj, and Gilan. State broadcaster IRIB and other official outlets circulated CCTV footage showing the Abuzar Mosque in Tehran being vandalized and set on fire, alongside images of charred Qurans, framing the acts as terrorism targeting Islam itself.
I’ve heard that something like 2/3rds of them were not used as mosques because they were empty. The people left them for Jesus it would seem and why they burned them down
According to Iranians inside Iran, many of the mosques that were attacked were being used as IRGC, Security, and Basij bases. The Iranians in the areas would know which ones to hit. Yes, many were empty because the numbers of actual practicing Muslims has dramatically decreased in the country. Mostly among the youth. In fact, the numbers of Muslims in the ME is decreasing. It seems like the only places that are seeing increases sadly is in the West.
Christians cannot outwardly worship in Iran. That could get you arrested and killed for being an infidel/apostate. So even using an empty mosque would be very dangerous. Most Christians meet privately either in homes or very small venues. I know many Christian Iranians that fled the country. They won't even allow their images to be shared on social media here in the US because it could endanger family still stuck in Iran.
I like Tousi as well. Actual reliable news as it is happening and unapologetic about it. He is definitely on the pulse. Last I checked he had about 1.5 million subscribers. That doesn't even count the numbers of people screwtube has conveniently dumped from subscriptions. It is most likely closer to 2 million. Goldi and Armin have also been good. Their coverage definitely doesn't fit the mainstream narrative being pushed out there backed by the MEK and liberal interests.
This image depicts a religious site that was damaged during unrest in Dezful, Iran, in early January 2026. The shrine, dedicated to a son of the seventh Shia Imam Musa al-Kazim, was vandalized during incidents related to economic protests. Images show significant destruction to the lattice-enclosed tomb, or zarih, located inside the shrine. Such sites are deeply significant to Shia Muslims, who hold the holy figures buried there in high reverence.
The Turning Point: September 2022: The massive shift you see today was sparked by the death of Mahsa (Jina) Amini on September 16, 2022. Initial Protest: At Amini's funeral, Kurdish women took off their headscarves in a show of defiance.National Movement: This evolved into the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement, where thousands of women and schoolgirls began burning their hijabs or walking in public unveiled as an act of civil disobedience. Lasting Change: Despite a brutal crackdown, many women in major cities like Tehran have continued to go without headscarves into 2024, 2025, and early 2026.
These videos are from when the uprising first started before the Security forces started slaughtering them in the streets. Iranian citizens burned down several mosques. Probably over 100 - many that were already empty because no one goes to them. Others are used by IRGC and Security Forces. That said, the Iranian people have not changed their stance. They hate Islam and want no part of it - mostly the young. Those that are actually Muslim comprise a minority of Islamic society. This is what makes Iran different from other countries in the ME. If the Iranian people are actually given a choice as to which form of governance they would choose, it would not be Muslim, it would be secular.
Be careful with this stuff. It could be a psyop by the islamists in iran to get the muslim world involved on their side. Particularly effective during ramadan.
Right now it seems like they have few friends in this. It would be in their interest to attract some.
Islam is oppressive to the extreme as far as women, but the west is all too permissive. Both extremes are bad.
I do not think the pendulum should swing back all the way, lest Iran become a degenerate cesspool full of OnlyFans "influencers" and hedonistic loose women like the west has become.
Feminism is what has destroyed and weakened the entire west, and then this feminism was exported to South Korea and Japan and is now slowly destroying their societies as well. I hope Iran doesn't make the same mistake.
The Western world isn't silent about it. The Western world is rebelling against freedom and endorsing misogynistic Islam.
Building them here, burning them there.
Mosque Arson During Iran Protests: State Claims vs. Skepticism Multiple mosques in Iran were reportedly burned during widespread anti-government protests in early January 2026, according to Iranian state media and officials. The unrest, sparked by economic grievances and anger over the collapse of the national currency, escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Tehran Mayor Alireza Zakani stated that over 61 mosques were torched in the capital alone, with additional attacks reported in cities like Isfahan, Karaj, and Gilan. State broadcaster IRIB and other official outlets circulated CCTV footage showing the Abuzar Mosque in Tehran being vandalized and set on fire, alongside images of charred Qurans, framing the acts as terrorism targeting Islam itself.
If official Iranian sources are claiming that many mosques were torched, the actual numbers are much higher.
I’ve heard that something like 2/3rds of them were not used as mosques because they were empty. The people left them for Jesus it would seem and why they burned them down
According to Iranians inside Iran, many of the mosques that were attacked were being used as IRGC, Security, and Basij bases. The Iranians in the areas would know which ones to hit. Yes, many were empty because the numbers of actual practicing Muslims has dramatically decreased in the country. Mostly among the youth. In fact, the numbers of Muslims in the ME is decreasing. It seems like the only places that are seeing increases sadly is in the West.
Christians cannot outwardly worship in Iran. That could get you arrested and killed for being an infidel/apostate. So even using an empty mosque would be very dangerous. Most Christians meet privately either in homes or very small venues. I know many Christian Iranians that fled the country. They won't even allow their images to be shared on social media here in the US because it could endanger family still stuck in Iran.
I watch Tousi TV on YouTube so I am aware of this and thanks for saying it better than I could.
I like Tousi as well. Actual reliable news as it is happening and unapologetic about it. He is definitely on the pulse. Last I checked he had about 1.5 million subscribers. That doesn't even count the numbers of people screwtube has conveniently dumped from subscriptions. It is most likely closer to 2 million. Goldi and Armin have also been good. Their coverage definitely doesn't fit the mainstream narrative being pushed out there backed by the MEK and liberal interests.
Here’s a question…
If Islam is wrong for burning down churches, how exactly are we supposed to look at burning down mosques as good?
In Iran specifically, maybe it could be looked at as a counterinsurgency war?
Or is it a reflection of their violations back onto them? Wouldn’t that be “two wrongs don’t make a right”?
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These videos are from when the uprising first started before the Security forces started slaughtering them in the streets. Iranian citizens burned down several mosques. Probably over 100 - many that were already empty because no one goes to them. Others are used by IRGC and Security Forces. That said, the Iranian people have not changed their stance. They hate Islam and want no part of it - mostly the young. Those that are actually Muslim comprise a minority of Islamic society. This is what makes Iran different from other countries in the ME. If the Iranian people are actually given a choice as to which form of governance they would choose, it would not be Muslim, it would be secular.
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Be careful with this stuff. It could be a psyop by the islamists in iran to get the muslim world involved on their side. Particularly effective during ramadan.
Right now it seems like they have few friends in this. It would be in their interest to attract some.
Just sayin.
I guess western women are just sheeps, they can only fight behind a keyboard.
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Islam is oppressive to the extreme as far as women, but the west is all too permissive. Both extremes are bad.
I do not think the pendulum should swing back all the way, lest Iran become a degenerate cesspool full of OnlyFans "influencers" and hedonistic loose women like the west has become.
Feminism is what has destroyed and weakened the entire west, and then this feminism was exported to South Korea and Japan and is now slowly destroying their societies as well. I hope Iran doesn't make the same mistake.
Trump is very smart not to have civilian casualties. That way he's winning the hearts and minds of the Iranian people.