US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Iran police chief says anti-government protesters treated as 'enemies'
Iran's police chief warned protesters aiding foreign foes will face enemy treatment amid a crackdown with over 50,000 arrests linked to espionage and hostile cooperation.
- On March 10, 2026, Ahmad-Reza Radan, national police chief, warned on state television that protesters aligned with Tehran's foes will be treated as enemies and security forces are ready to defend the revolution.
- After Washington and Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's messages on March 10, 2026, calls urging Iranians to rise fueled fears of renewed unrest in Iran.
- Authorities reported sweeping arrests, saying Iranian authorities detained more than 50,000 people, while Iran's Intelligence Ministry arrested dozens including a foreign national accused of spying and 30 suspected operatives.
- Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, Iran's judiciary chief, warned that authorities will act decisively against protesters under laws on intensified punishment for espionage, internet blackout, and checkpoints.
- Rights groups report more than 7,000 killings while Iranian authorities acknowledge over 3,000 deaths, and analysts say military pressure alone cannot remove Iran's government.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
58 Articles
58 Articles
To protest or not to protest: Iranians face Hamletian dilemma as Islamic Republic warns of strict action amid conflict
As war with Israel and the US intensifies, many Iranians face a dilemma: protest or stay silent. Officials warn of severe punishment for demonstrations, while exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges resistance. Rights groups say past protests saw thousands killed.
·New Delhi, India
Read Full Article
The police were less and less respected, was found in the Councils, and now they should be given more competence.
·Zürich, Switzerland
Read Full Article
Daily Journal+13 Reposted by 13 other sources
New crackdown feared in Iran after police chief brands protesters 'enemies'
Campaigners fear Iranian authorities are intent on launching a new crackdown on opponents even under wartime conditions, after the police chief threatened to shoot protesters and treat them as enemies.
·Cherokee County, United States
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources58
Leaning Left11Leaning Right15Center11Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Right
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Right
40% Right
L 30%
C 30%
R 40%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
