Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Dissent During Conflict: From Mass Arrests to Lethal Force Warnings
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Iran Intensifies Crackdown Amid War: Mass Arrests, Shoot-to-Kill Threats Against Dissent
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News18•17-03-2026, 12:40
Iran Intensifies Crackdown Amid War: Mass Arrests, Shoot-to-Kill Threats Against Dissent
•Iran has launched a stronger crackdown on domestic dissent, following nationwide protests and military strikes by US and Israeli forces.
•Measures include mass arrests of 500 individuals suspected of collaborating with foreign entities, sharing information, or photographing airstrike sites.
•Authorities are using intimidation tactics like armed men on motorcycles and issuing severe warnings, including shoot-to-kill threats against potential protesters.
•The crackdown follows the largest uprising since 1979, triggered by a severe economic crisis, currency devaluation, and high inflation in late 2025.
•The UN Special Rapporteur reported a "sweeping crackdown" with hospital raids, mass detentions, forced confessions, internet shutdowns, and a sharp increase in death penalty use.
