Iran Signals Harsh Crackdown as US-Israel Eyes Basij Targets
TL;DR
Iranian authorities warned they will treat anti-establishment protests as enemy actions and will act forcefully, with police and Basij patrolling Tehran and other cities as the US–Israel war against Iran escalates; state media portray protesters as foreign-backed threats, while the nationwide internet shutdown continues and international observers condemn crackdowns amid leaders in Israel and the US urging Iranians to seize opportunities against the regime.
- Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces Al Jazeera
- 'Fingers on the trigger': Iran warns protesters while Netanyahu urges action BBC
- New crackdown feared in Iran after police chief brands protesters ‘enemies’ The Times of Israel
- Iran’s regime continues crackdown despite protest decline The Jerusalem Post
- Five killed in strikes on Lebanon, health ministry reports – as it happened The Guardian
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