Iran is experiencing internal turmoil as authorities crack down on domestic dissent following the 12-day war that targeted three major nuclear sites. The crackdown has led to mass arrests and executions, with reports suggesting at least 705 individuals have been detained on “political or security-related charges.”
The intensification of the crackdown began after Israel’s June 13 airstrikes, with widespread arrests and increased street presence reported by activists and officials. Despite hopes for an uprising and regime change, no significant demonstrations have taken place yet.
Critics argue that Iran’s policies led to the conflict with the US and Israel, while others claim the country’s leadership is a “paper tiger” weakened by recent events. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies has issued a statement condemning the Iranian regime’s human rights abuses, including trumped-up charges and the imposition of the death penalty.
Reports from Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) and Islamic Republic-run Fars News Agency suggest that several individuals accused of spying for Israel have been executed. The latest executions bring to light concerns about Iran’s justice system, with at least six others on death row facing similar charges.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-intensifies-internal-security-crackdown-after-us-israel-strikes