⚔ Officially Registered Brand — Trademark and designs legally protected — January 8 & 9, 2026 — Lion and Sun Revolution — A global moment of remembrance during the 2026 World Cup — ⚔ Officially Registered Brand — Trademark and designs legally protected — January 8 & 9, 2026 — Lion and Sun Revolution — A global moment of remembrance during the 2026 World Cup —
about
Our Story
WHY WE EXIST
A registered movement. A protected symbol.
A promise to every Iranian who stood up — and paid the price.
01
The Uprising
JANUARY 8 & 9, 2026.
IRAN ROSE.
In late December 2025, protests rapidly transformed into the most sweeping call for regime change in the Islamic Republic’s 46-year history. By January 8, millions had taken to the streets carrying the Lion and Sun flag, chanting for freedom and the return of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.
The regime’s response was immediate and savage. Thousands were killed in 48 hours. The internet was cut off to prevent the world from seeing.
“January 2026 marks the deadliest period of repression by the Iranian authorities in decades.”
— Amnesty International, February 2026
02
The Cost
THE PRICE THEY PAID
FOR STANDING UP
Over 46,000 people were killed. More than 360,000 were injured — countless permanently blinded by birdshot deliberately fired at protesters’ faces. Over 53,000 were arrested. Daily executions continue.
46K+Killed by the regime
360K+Injured, many permanently
53,000+Arrested
5M+Protesters on Jan 9
03
The Symbol
WHY MINUTE 8 & 9?
The minutes 8 and 9 mark the dates of the defining massacre — January 8 and 9, 2026. At minute 8 and 9 of every World Cup 2026 match, we ask every freedom-loving person in every stadium to rise. To hold up the shirt. To make billions watching at home ask: what does this mean?
A global moment of remembrance during the 2026 World Cup.
SEE HOW TO TAKE ACTION04
Legal & Compliance
OFFICIALLY REGISTERED
BRAND.
The Minutes 8 & 9 brand name, logo, and all product designs are formally registered intellectual property. Trademark and designs legally protected.
Minutes 8 & 9 is a European-registered brand operating exclusively in the EU, United States, Canada, Australia, and United Kingdom. We have no sales, financial transactions, or dealings of any kind with Iran, Cuba, Syria, North Korea, or any other sanctioned jurisdiction.
⚔ Legal Notice
Trademark and designs legally protected. Unauthorized copying or commercial use will result in legal proceedings.
Timeline
FROM THE STREETS
TO THE STADIUMS
Dec 28, 2025
Protests begin across Iran. Rapidly spread to 31 provinces.
Jan 8, 2026
Millions take to the streets. The regime begins its massacre.
Jan 9, 2026
Over 5 million protesters nationwide. Internet cut by the regime.
Jan–May 2026
53,000+ arrested. Daily executions. International legal proceedings begin.
2025–2026
Minutes 8 & 9 founded. Brand and designs formally registered in Europe.
June 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 begins. The stadiums become our stage.
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