Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Iran Arrests 21,000 'Suspects' Amidst Israel Conflict
During a 12-day conflict with Israel in June, Iranian police arrested about 21,000 people.
This came after Israeli air strikes.
A police spokesperson said they got 41% more calls from the public, which helped find the suspects.
Police also worked on cybercrimes, like online scams, and caught people taking money without permission.
They also detained migrants who were in the country illegally.
Iranian police arrested 21,000 suspects during the 12-day conflict with Israel.
The arrests followed Israeli air strikes starting June 13.
A police spokesperson announced a 41% increase in public calls led to the arrests.
Authorities addressed cybercrimes, including fraud and unauthorized withdrawals.
Law enforcement also detained illegal migrants during the conflict.
- Who
- Iranian police
- What
- Iranian police arrested 21,000 suspects.
- When
- During the 12-day war in June.
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- The reasons for the arrests are not specified, but the spokesperson mentions that some people may have been sharing information to direct the attacks.
- Arrested
- 21,000 suspects
- Conflict Duration
- 12 days
- Conflict Participants
- Israel, Iran
- Spokesperson
- Saeid Montazerolmahdi
- Public Call Increase
- 41%
- Cybercrime Cases
- 5,700+
