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Iran Celebrates 'Historic Victory' Amid Rising Arrests

6/27/2025

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In the wake of a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed a "historic punishment" for Israel, igniting national pride. However, this victory comes at a cost, as 823 individuals face arrest amid heightened security measures, with police checkpoints and the Basij Force deployed to stifle any signs of dissent.

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In the wake of a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Iran conflict, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hailed a "historic punishment" for Israel, igniting national pride. However, this victory comes at a cost, as 823 individuals face arrest amid heightened security measures, with police checkpoints and the Basij Force deployed to stifle any signs of dissent.