News|US-Israel war on IranIran announces arrests, says US and Israel suffering ‘defeats’Hundreds have been arrested as Iran cracks down on 'traitors' following killing of Larijani, Soleimani.
The Iranian authorities have reported numerous arrests nationwide, targeting individuals allegedly aligned with U.S. and Israeli interests. The Ministry of Intelligence disclosed that 111 "pro-monarchy cells" were intercepted in 26 out of the 31…
The Iranian authorities have reported numerous arrests nationwide, targeting individuals allegedly aligned with U.S. and Israeli interests. The Ministry of Intelligence disclosed that 111 "pro-monarchy cells" were intercepted in 26 out of the 31 provinces, preventing actions against the current theocratic regime.
Authorities have urged supporters to maintain order during the annual Chaharshanbe Suri festival, with reports of numerous arrests and weapons confiscations. The Ministry of Intelligence has reiterated its request for public cooperation in reporting suspicious activities.
During a complete internet shutdown affecting over 92 million residents, 21 individuals were detained for distributing videos to foreign media. Additionally, two shipments of approximately 350 Starlink satellite internet terminals were seized while being smuggled into Iran.
The state-run Fars news agency reported arrests in Karaj for actions against the martyred Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has assumed the role of Supreme Leader. Iran's medical emergency service noted two fatalities and nearly 1,000 injuries related to fireworks during Chaharshanbe Suri, noting a decrease due to limited access amid ongoing conflicts.
The Iranian authorities have reported numerous arrests nationwide, targeting individuals allegedly aligned with U.S.
Iranian forces, including the Basij, have faced drone bombardments for a week, leading to the confirmed deaths of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. Additional reports confirm the death of Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib.
Despite these occurrences, Iranian officials, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, remain resolute, asserting the regime's stability. Judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei claimed a strategic victory over the U.S., referencing disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The judiciary announced new wartime penalties, including the execution of Kourosh Keyvani for espionage. UN experts and international human rights groups have criticized such actions as forced confessions, which Iranian authorities deny. The government attributes violence in January to "terrorists" and "rioters" allegedly supported by the U.S. and Israel.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
