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Iranian Regime Arrests 6,000 Amid Crackdown on Opposition Since War Began
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First reported by N12 · 27 minutes ago
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Since the war began in late February, Iran has arrested around 6,000 people in a broad crackdown on dissent, including two prominent environmental activists recently detained. The regime has also increased death sentences, accusing many of collaborating with Israel and the US, while holding nationwide events to honor former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- 01Iran has arrested about 6,000 people since the war started on February 28.
- 02Two prominent environmental activists were recently detained and had their devices seized.
- 03Both activists were previously imprisoned on espionage charges until 2024.
- 04Amnesty International reports increased use of the death penalty against protesters.
- 05The regime accuses detainees of collaborating with Israel and the US to justify repression.
- 06State media have not reported the recent arrests, but reformist outlets have covered them.
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