Iran is preparing mass executions after recent talks with the United States ended, lawyers have warned. They say arrests have surged nationwide. Many detainees face death penalty charges without fair legal process. In recent weeks, security forces have raided protesters’ homes across Iran. According to lawyers, thousands were detained for joining nationwide protests. Many arrests […]
Iranian crackdown
Iran detains 139 foreigners in Yazd protests
Tehran: Iranian police said 139 foreign nationals have been arrested in Yazd province for their role in recent protests. Authorities alleged some detainees had links to networks operating outside Iran. The semi-official Tasnim news agency did not specify their nationalities. The unrest in Yazd follows nationwide protests that began in December over economic hardships and […]
Iran signals intensified crackdown as nationwide protests escalate
Iranian authorities have warned of a harsher crackdown on the country’s largest anti-government demonstrations in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming “terrorists” for unrest and vowing to protect the ruling system. Fresh reports of violence have emerged across major cities, including Tehran, Rasht, Tabriz, Shiraz, and Kerman, although an ongoing internet blackout has limited independent […]