Censorship makes verification difficult, but we do know something. Two deadly explosions have been confirmed in southern Iran and there are rumours of up to 14 nationwide. Authorities attribute the explosions to gas leaks. In Bandar Abbas, a four-year-old girl died and 14 were injured in an eight-storey apartment block. In Ahvaz, a family of four died and two were injured in an apartment block. The US and Israel deny involvement and no military attacks have been confirmed.
The USS Abraham Lincoln and destroyers are ready for attack on Trump’s orders. Trump warns of a “far worse” attack than in June 2025 – but no action has been taken. Iran is preparing to retaliate against US bases.
Regime admits executing protesters
As part of sanctions against the regime, the US has deported three former IRGC members suspected of terrorism.
Opposition groups continue to name IRGC and Basij members involved in killings. Among the names emerging are Pouya Maleki (Haji Pouya), IRGC commanders such as Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (Speaker of Parliament) and Ali Larijani (Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, SNSC). They are required to be investigated for “crimes against humanity” – but when the regime falls, the Iranian people may not have the patience to wait for an elaborate judicial process, the taps are there.
– Iranians continue to identify the mass murderers behind the killing of protesters. One of them is Pouya Maleki, known as Haji Pouya, a commander with ties to the Imam Ali Battalion in Kermanshah. His home address has been shared and documented.
Iranians are crowdsourcing information to identify the mass murderers who were sent to kill Iranian protesters.
One of those identified is Pouya Maleki, known as Haji Pouya, an intelligence-operations commander linked to the Imam Ali Battalion in Kermanshah.
He was involved in… pic.twitter.com/RyT9PB2kYs
— The Iran Watcher 🇮🇷 (@prznsoccer) January 31, 2026
Iran has announced a two-day naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz with Russia and China from Sunday 1 February. Russia and China are rumoured to be withdrawing.
The rial has reached new lows and hyperinflation is motivating further protest.
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The Rumour Mill
Saudi Arabia is rumoured to have reversed course and, as of 31 January, will support an attack on Iran.
There are also rumours of GPS interference in Iran. They may be linked to electronic warfare from the US/Israel – but this has not been confirmed.
According to the opposition account @npovmedia, the regime is manipulating social media algorithms to censor protests and spread propaganda. This is a known tactic, but also not confirmed.
Other hot rumours include regime exodus; that senior officers are making their way to Russia on VIP planes, Baloch and Kurdish militias are attacking IRGC bases in border areas and from the regime that “foreign terrorist cells” from Israel and the US are infiltrating the protests.
The overall picture shows a regime in panic mode, increasing desertion in the IRGC and international isolation.
– A masterclass in strategy
– It was brilliant! Now all leaders and military facilities are targets for attack. You’ll need a lot of luck to outsmart Trump, Hegseth and the rest of the team
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It was brilliant! Now all the leaders and military sites are targeted.
You’ll need a lot of luck if you’re trying to outsmart Trump, Hegseth, and the rest of the team. pic.twitter.com/snQEU1Pz2l
— 🇺🇸Steve2A🇺🇸God🇺🇸Family🇺🇸Country🇺🇸 (@lakemonstercl1) January 31, 2026
– President Trump claims the Iranian regime is shaking in its boots, the clock is ticking and the terrorists know America is not kidding!
🚨President Trump just SIGNALED the Iranian regime is SHAKING in their boots, the clock’s ticking on a potential STRIKE, and these terrorists know America’s not messing around anymore!
pic.twitter.com/jm1Ks3dyC1— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) January 31, 2026
Meanwhile, Iranian television is threatening shipping traffic through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz:
– Everyone will feel the heat if we light a match!
Iranian television is broadcasting a video with a threat: “The movement of oil tankers and ships carrying oil through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Everyone will feel the heat if we light a match !” pic.twitter.com/Q8Q1Lyi553
— Shiri_Sabra (@sabra_the) January 31, 2026
Explosions all over Iran
According to Tousi TV, at least eight deadly coordinated explosions were reported in cities across Iran within just 90 minutes. It’s unclear whether they are drones or planted bombs. They are not missiles. It has led to speculation about attacks and whether Mossad is cleaning up before attacking. Iran blames gas leaks. Old gas pipes pose a serious health hazard, if true. Israel denies being involved.
In addition to the below, an explosion was also reported in Parand city.
– Qom has also been hit. So far, explosions have been reported in Tehran, Karaj, Qom, Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz and Tabriz.
🚨 UPDATE: Qom has been hit as well
So far, explosions reported in:
Tehran, Karaj, Qom, Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, and Tabriz. https://t.co/m810pVofnS pic.twitter.com/BCV2WM3OAW
— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) January 31, 2026
The explosion in Bandar Abbas is reported to have hit one of Iran’s most important and secretive surveillance centres – known as the “Sea Eye” or “Vigilant Eye”, it monitored maritime traffic and sensitive islands. Without the surveillance centre in Bandar Abbas, each island is left “absolutely defenceless against a coordinated invasion”.
Travelling to the 72 virgins island?
Alireza Tangsiri is said to be the man who was killed in Bandar Abbas. He was the commander of the Islamic Republic’s Sepah navy, but Iranian authorities deny that he is travelling to the 72 virgins island.
– The IRGC’s naval commander was killed in the explosion in the port city of Bandar Abbas today. Do you still think there is a gas leak?
🚨🇮🇷BREAKING: IRGC’s Navy commander was ELIMINATED in the explosion in the port city of Bandar Abbas today.
Still think it’s a GAS LEAK? 😂 pic.twitter.com/cGOCwwqdFM
— Eli Afriat 🇮🇱 (@EliAfriatISR) January 31, 2026
– An explosion has been reported at the Neka power plant in northern Iran. Heavy smoke is visible.
Explosion reported at the Neka power plant in northern Iran. Heavy smoke is visible.
– @general_he42676 pic.twitter.com/vnRJcsxA2f
— Imtiaz Mahmood (@ImtiazMadmood) January 31, 2026
– I don’t think Mossad was involved in the Bandar Abbas bombing.
Mossad is precise and targets individual apartments/rooms. This one is more chaotic and caused extensive damage.
I am convinced that it is a case of Iranian monarchist militia taking revenge for the massacres. They have gained access to explosives and more advanced weapons. Combine that with massive doxxing of basijis and IRGC terrorists and you’re facing a real insurgency movement. Javid Shah!
This is a very important post by @npovmedia please watch. Anyone who is not aware of what is going on inside Iran and the worst extermination of human beings in contemporary modern history, be aware that the regime is dominating social media algorithms. #IranMassacre pic.twitter.com/fdodQXoHSc
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) January 31, 2026
– After the blast wave, users report that navigation services are not working properly in Tehran.
🚨🇮🇷BREAKING: GPS disruptions in Tehran.
After the wave of explosions across Iran, users are now reporting that navigation services are also not working properly in Tehran. pic.twitter.com/uXogM3ccM2
— Eli Afriat 🇮🇱 (@EliAfriatISR) January 31, 2026
At least six countries have reportedly informed President Trump that they support a military strike on the terrorist regime in Iran. Among them is newcomer Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid bin Salman has reportedly backed the overthrow of the regime and the return of the exiled Shah.
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– Axios reports that Saudi Arabia has reversed its position on an attack on the Islamic regime. Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman said on Friday in a private briefing in Washington that if President Trump does not follow through on his threats, the regime will strengthen.Shortly afterwards, it was announced that the US will sell Saudi Arabia Patriot missile defence systems worth $9 billion.
Very interesting…
Axios reports that there has been a reversal in the Saudi position on the U.S. striking the Islamic Regime in Iran.
Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (KBS) said in a private briefing on Friday in Washington that if President Trump doesn’t follow… pic.twitter.com/sBx5ffdfXd
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 31, 2026
– Qatar’s foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, arrived in Tehran with what is believed to be a final message from the US to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
JUST IN:
Qatar’s foreign minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman arrived in Tehran, reportedly carrying a final message from the United States to Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. pic.twitter.com/lSWkBnDzFV
— Current Report (@Currentreport1) January 31, 2026
In the meantime in London
– Far-left and Islamist activists are celebrating the Islamic regime’s massacre of more than 40,000 Iranians and pledging allegiance to the Ayatollah. They went from silence to denial to open celebration. Just evil.
BREAKING: Far-left activists and Islamists have taken over London to celebrate the massacre of more than 40,000 Iranians by the Islamic regime and pledge allegiance to the ayatollah.
They went from silence, to denial, to openly celebrating it. Just evil.pic.twitter.com/f6Ekrfks6O
— Dr Maalouf (@realMaalouf) January 31, 2026
Can we trust the “objective” media?
– This is a very important post from @npovmedia, please see it. Anyone unaware of what is happening in Iran and the worst extermination of humans in modern history must be aware that the regime dominates the social media algorithms.
This is a very important post by @npovmedia please watch. Anyone who is not aware of what is going on inside Iran and the worst extermination of human beings in contemporary modern history, be aware that the regime is dominating social media algorithms. #IranMassacre pic.twitter.com/fdodQXoHSc
— Omid Djalili (@omid9) January 31, 2026
Massive protest in Oslo today for freedom – against the Islamic Iranian regime and against the Islamic TV channel NRK. pic.twitter.com/oIVwN99l2g
– StoppNRK (@StoppNRK) January 31, 2026
– Parsa Maadanchian’s mother has posted a video following Parsa on his first day of school. The second video shows him celebrating his 17th birthday. It would turn out to be his last birthday. He was shot in the head by the Islamic regime’s security forces during a demonstration in Tehran on 8 January.
Parsa Maadanchian’s mother posts a video of her taking Parsa to his 1st day of school
The 2nd video shows him celebrating his 17 birthday
It turned out to be his last birthday as he was shot in the head by the Islamic regime’s security forces while protesting in Tehran on Jan 8 pic.twitter.com/vzAYjRVmcM
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) January 31, 2026
– It’s Daddy…! It’s daddy…! Look, it’s Daddy…!
She’s so young that she doesn’t understand when the reporter announces that her father was murdered on 8 January by the Islamic regime. Remember his name, Hadi Frough.
“It’s daddy…! It’s daddy…! Look, it’s daddy…!”
She’s so young, she doesn’t understand the reporter just announced her father was murdered on Jan 8 by the Islamic regime..
So tragic. So heartbreaking…
Remember his name #HadiFrough pic.twitter.com/0EpMg5BdzF
— Neo (@Realneo101) January 31, 2026