In response to Israeli and American airstrikes, the Iranian government has launched a sweeping and severe domestic crackdown intended to control dissent, reinforce national unity, and project strength despite internal and external pressures. The government’s response suggests insecurity over the nation’s stability—perhaps understandable, given the impropriety with which Israel and America operated within Iranian airspace during the recent conflict, devastating parts of Iran’s coveted nuclear and military infrastructure.

Mass Arrests Are Underway in Iran

In the weeks since the escalation with the United States and Israel, Iranian authorities have arrested more than 700 citizens—all accused of either espionage, collaborating with foreign........

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