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Iran tightens domestic security controls amid threats of wider US attacks
Iran’s authorities are tightening domestic security controls as the country’s war with the United States and Israel continues.
The war began on October 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iranian leaders, and Iran faces threats of a wider wave of US attacks.
Authorities have warned people that protests could bring tough sentences and are increasing controls in public spaces.
On Sunday, Iran’s judiciary said three men arrested during January’s protests were executed, accusing them of attacking government offices and damaging public property.
A United Nations fact-finding mission found that authorities committed crimes against humanity in a crackdown on protesters, while rights groups have reported thousands of deaths.
Hengaw, a rights organisation, says Iran has executed at least 79 political or religious prisoners this year, including 40 people arrested during the January protests.
The security crackdown is likely to continue while the war lasts, according to an analyst quoted in the story.
Iranian authorities are tightening domestic security controls amid the war with the United States and threats of wider US attacks.
Officials have warned of tough sentences for protests and increased controls in public spaces.
The authorities say protesters were attempting a coup and were affiliated with the US and Israel.
A United Nations fact-finding mission found that authorities committed crimes against humanity during a crackdown on protesters.
Hengaw said Iran had executed at least 79 political or religious prisoners this year.
- Who
- Iranian authorities are tightening security controls. The measures target people seen as threatening the government’s control.
- What
- Authorities have warned of tough sentences for protests and tightened controls in public spaces.
- When
- During the war with the United States, which began on October 28.
- Where
- Iran, including Tehran and areas near the capital.
- Why
- Authorities say they are responding to threats to their control amid the war and the possibility of wider US attacks.
Iranian authorities
United Nations fact-finding mission
Characterisation of protests
Iranian authorities
Authorities called the protests a coup attempt by terrorists affiliated with the US and Israel.
United Nations fact-finding mission
The mission found that authorities committed crimes against humanity during a violent crackdown on protesters.
The war began with US and Israeli strikes on Iranian leaders.
Hundreds of mostly Gen Z people were in the streets of Tehran, according to the article.
Human rights groups said thousands of people were killed, mostly on these nights, during a crackdown on protesters.
Iran’s judiciary said three young men arrested during nationwide protests in January were executed.
- War began
- October 28
- Executions reported by Hengaw
- At least 79 political or religious prisoners this year
- Executions linked to January protests
- 40 people, according to Hengaw
- Three men executed
- Arrested during nationwide protests in January
- Tehran protests
- Hundreds of mostly Gen Z people on October 30
What people are saying
They include not only IRGC but also some civilians, and this is likely to continue until the war finishes
Repression appears to be reserved for matters of political freedom and for antiregime uprisings