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Qatar Tribune
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Some 21,000 detained in Iran during 12-day war with Israel: Report
Iranian security authorities detained around 21,000 people during the 12-day war against Israel in June, according to official figures released on Tuesday. Among them, 261 individuals were arrested on suspicion of espionage and 172 for unauthorized photo and video recordings, police spokesman General Saeed Montazerolmahdi said, as reported by state radio. He did not provide details on the majority of the arrests. During the conflict, more than 40,000 police officers were deployed around the clock on the streets, Montazerolmahdi added. Nationwide, over 1,000 checkpoints were established, according to the report. In June, Israel, together with the United States, bombed key nuclear facilities in Iran. Despite the ceasefire, the fundamental conflict between the arch-enemies persists, with no diplomatic solution in sight. Iran's leadership has responded domestically with a wave of repression since the war. (DPA)
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Iran Says It Arrested 21,000 'Suspects' During 12-Day War With Israel
Dubai: Iranian police arrested as many as 21,000 "suspects" during the country's 12-day war with Israel in June, a law enforcement spokesperson said on Tuesday, according to state media. Following Israeli air strikes that began on June 13, Iranian security forces began a campaign of widespread arrests accompanied by an intensified street presence based around checkpoints and "public reports" whereby citizens were called upon to report on any individuals they thought were acting suspiciously. "There was a 41% increase in calls by the public, which led to the arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war," police spokesperson Saeid Montazerolmahdi said. He did not say what those arrested were suspected of, but Tehran has spoken before of people passing on information that may have helped direct the Israeli attacks. The Israel-Iran conflict has also led to an accelerated rate of deportations for Afghan migrants believed to be illegally in Iran, with aid agencies reporting that local authorities had also accused some Afghan nationals of spying for Israel. "Law enforcement rounded up 2,774 illegal migrants and discovered 30 special security cases by examining their phones. 261 suspects of espionage and 172 people accused of unauthorised filming were also arrested," the spokesperson added. Montazerolmahdi did not specify how many of those arrested had since been released. He added that Iran's police handled more than 5,700 cases of cyber crimes such as online fraud and unauthorised withdrawals during the war, which he said had turned "cyberspace into an important battlefront." (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Arrested 21,000 'suspects' during 12-day war with Israel, says Iranian police
Iranian police arrested as many as 21,000 "suspects" during the country's 12-day war with Israel in June, a law enforcement spokesperson said on Tuesday, according to state media. he Iran police spokesperson said there was a 41% increase in calls by the public, which led to the arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war.(AFP) Following Israeli air strikes that began on June 13, Iranian security forces began a campaign of widespread arrests accompanied by an intensified street presence based around checkpoints and "public reports" whereby citizens were called upon to report on any individuals they thought were acting suspiciously. "There was a 41% increase in calls by the public, which led to the arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war," police spokesperson Saeid Montazerolmahdi said. He did not say what those arrested were suspected of, but Tehran has spoken before of people passing on information that may have helped direct the Israeli attacks. The Israel-Iran conflict has also led to an accelerated rate of deportations for Afghan migrants believed to be illegally in Iran, with aid agencies reporting that local authorities had also accused some Afghan nationals of spying for Israel. "Law enforcement rounded up 2,774 illegal migrants and discovered 30 special security cases by examining their phones. 261 suspects of espionage and 172 people accused of unauthorised filming were also arrested," the spokesperson added. Montazerolmahdi did not specify how many of those arrested had since been released. He added that Iran's police handled more than 5,700 cases of cyber crimes such as online fraud and unauthorised withdrawals during the war, which he said had turned 'cyberspace into an important battlefront.'
Middle East Eye
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Iran says police intercepted 14 Israeli drones across provinces
Iranian police have reportedly intercepted 14 Israeli drones, according to a statement by police spokesperson Saeed Montazerolmahdi, cited by the Iranian Labour News Agency. Montazerolmahdi added that security forces had also located several workshops manufacturing hostile drones, along with vehicles transporting them, in different provinces across the country.
