Iran is facing growing international alarm after reports of sweeping arrests following a deadly crackdown on protests that allegedly left thousands dead. Security forces are said to have detained tens of thousands of people across the country, targeting a wide cross-section of society.
Human rights groups claim the arrests have affected students, doctors, lawyers, teachers and activists, though the reported figure of more than 50,000 detainees remains unverified. Families say many detainees are being held incommunicado, with little information about their location or legal status.
Medical professionals and legal advocates have been among those reportedly targeted. Rights organisations say doctors who treated injured protesters and lawyers representing detainees have faced arrest and intimidation, raising concerns over the collapse of basic protections for civil society.
Religious minorities have also come under renewed pressure. Reports indicate members of the Baha’i community have been detained and accused of involvement in protests, while Christian groups have alleged killings and restrictions on funerals following the unrest.
The crackdown has drawn sharp international condemnation. Western leaders and human rights organisations have called for urgent action, while U.S. officials have warned of consequences if mass executions or further large-scale violence occur. Reports of increased military deployments in the region have heightened fears of a broader geopolitical escalation.
With arrests continuing and tensions rising, analysts warn Iran may be entering one of its most volatile periods in years, as domestic unrest intersects with mounting global pressure.
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