13.01.2026 09:31
Protests continue in Iran in response to the economic conditions and high cost of living spreading across the country. While many lives have been lost during the protest process, Mahsun Kırmızıgül released a message of support for the Iranian people. Kırmızıgül stated, "I love the Iranian people. I want them to live in a country where they can make their own decisions about their lives, without fear, without being under pressure, and without struggling with poverty." However, the artist reacted strongly to the criticisms directed at this post.
As protests against the high cost of living continue in Iran, which began on December 28, 2025, singer Mahsun Kırmızıgül rebelled against the reactions to his message about Iran.
PROTESTS IN IRAN HAVE BEEN GOING ON FOR DAYS The actions that began in Iran on December 28, 2025, in response to economic conditions and the high cost of living quickly spread across the country. International human rights organizations reported that more than 600 people lost their lives during the protests and over 10,000 people were detained. Additionally, internet outages that hinder the healthy flow of news in the country are also noteworthy.
MAHSUN KIRMIZIGÜL REBELLED AGAINST THE OPPRESSION IN IRAN In his post regarding the developments in Iran, Mahsun Kırmızıgül stated that he loves the Iranian people, saying, "I love the Iranian people. I want them to live in a country where they can decide about their lives without fear, without being under pressure, and without struggling with poverty. It is wrong to oppress people using the name of Allah based on Sharia. Punishing in the name of Allah is an overstepping of human limits," he expressed.
HE REACTED BY SAYING "THERE IS NO OLD MAHSUN ANYMORE" In response to the criticisms of his post, Kırmızıgül made a harsher statement this time. Reacting to some users' comments of "America is writing it, Israel is writing it," the artist said, "Some dishonorable people have written again without shame or embarrassment because of my post about Iran. They said, 'America is writing it,' 'Israel is writing it.' It wasn't enough; they also claimed that I 'never wrote about Palestine.' What I have written about Palestine and where I stand is evident. Instead of talking about us, look at those who serve the interests of America and Israel in the background while saying Palestine and Gaza in this country. I do not speak with slogans; I speak with my stance. I do not make pain a display item. I do not use the oppressed. I feel sorrow wherever there is oppression, regardless of the language, religion, nation, or color of the oppressed. My conscience and compassion were passed down to me from my mother. You look at your hearts filled with that hatred, anger, lies, and hypocrisy. Also, know this: There is no old Mahsun who remains silent about everything anymore. If you choose to slander, you will pay the price in courts." he said.