Iran's regime announced it has arrested 6,000 people since the start of the war, as part of its ongoing suppression of dissent.
The Iranian regime announced on Sunday that it has arrested 6,000 people since the start of the war, the latest figure in an ongoing internal crackdown. The announcement, published through state-aligned media, underscores the regime's intensified efforts to suppress dissent against the backdrop of the regional conflict.
The Zioneer has previously reported on the regime's use of arrests, espionage charges, and executions to quell opposition. A bulletin from late June documented over 3,000 arrests on collaboration charges, with warnings of a wave of executions. The new figure of 6,000—roughly double the earlier count—indicates a significant acceleration of the crackdown.
International concern has mounted over the regime's methods, including reported torture and coerced confessions. The exact number of detainees still in custody and the status of pending trials remain unclear, as the regime continues to target activists, ethnic minorities, and political dissidents under the guise of national security.
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