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Iran Intensifies Crackdown Amidst Khamenei's Death, Fears Rise

3/7/2026

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Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's regime has intensified its crackdown.
Checkpoints and armed security forces now dominate Tehran's streets, fueling fear among residents.
The regime has deployed 850,000 security agents, including 600,000 Basij members.
A resident said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps views the public as the real enemy.
Human rights groups warn of escalations, including mass arrests and executions, while internet access remains restricted.

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Story summary

Following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's regime has intensified its crackdown.
Checkpoints and armed security forces now dominate Tehran's streets, fueling fear among residents.
The regime has deployed 850,000 security agents, including 600,000 Basij members.
A resident said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps views the public as the real enemy.
Human rights groups warn of escalations, including mass arrests and executions, while internet access remains restricted.