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Iran Intensifies Brutal Crackdown in Kurdish Region

6/27/2025

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In the aftermath of the “12-Day War,” Iran's regime has unleashed a wave of brutal crackdowns in the Kurdish region, marked by mass arrests and executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has ramped up military presence, stifling dissent through internet restrictions. While expatriates rally for change, Ayatollah Khamenei's grip on power remains unyielding.

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In the aftermath of the “12-Day War,” Iran's regime has unleashed a wave of brutal crackdowns in the Kurdish region, marked by mass arrests and executions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has ramped up military presence, stifling dissent through internet restrictions. While expatriates rally for change, Ayatollah Khamenei's grip on power remains unyielding.