War Monitor

Anti-government protesters block major roadways and intersections tonight in the high-class luxury neighborhood of Punak in Northern Tehran, with crowd estimates of between 100-200,000.

Massive crowds of anti-government protesters seen marching and demonstrating tonight in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) addressed the Iranian people, saying their “long nightmare” is nearing an end and praising protesters for their bravery. Graham said President Donald Trump has taken notice of the demonstrations, arguing that Iran “will never be great” under the ayatollah and expressing support for those opposing the current leadership. He concluded by telling protesters that “help is on the way.”

It appears the crew of the Bella 1 oil tanker, after switching its flag to Russia, sent someone over the stern while fleeing U.S. forces to paint a new name onto the hull in a Lord of War–style maneuver.

🚨Trump administration officials have held preliminary discussions about a potential attack on Iran, including possible target sites and an option for a large-scale aerial strike on Iranian military targets, U.S. officials say. — WSJ

🚨U.S. forces are conducting strikes against ISIS targets in Syria, a U.S. official says. — Reuters

Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon is preparing the groundwork for a potential 2028 presidential run, according to two people familiar with his thinking.

Several thousand protesters gathered at the Iranian Embassy in London, with some climbing the building as one individual was seen removing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s flag and replacing it with the Lion and Sun flag associated with Iran’s pre-1979 imperial era.

Footage purported to show anti-government demonstrations continuing tonight in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Odds on Polymarket that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will no longer be Iran’s Supreme Leader by January 31 have surged over the past 24 hours, climbing to 20% amid a sharp escalation in anti-government protests nationwide.