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Iran Police Chief Warns: Protests Will Face Force

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Iran's police chief Ahmad Reza Radan warned citizens not to join protests amid the conflict with Israel and the United States, threatening consequences for those aiding foreign enemies.
This warning follows Israeli leaders urging Iranians to rise against the clerical government.
Radan said security forces are prepared to respond forcefully to unrest, a 'state of war'.
Iranian officials say Israel and the United States target civilians, which Israel denies.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 marked the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. This upheaval stemmed from widespread discontent with the Shah's regime, perceived as corrupt and overly reliant on foreign powers, particularly the U.S. Today, tensions persist as Iran's police chief Ahmad Reza Radan warns against protests, reflecting ongoing struggles for power and dissent suppression.

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Story summary

Iran's police chief Ahmad Reza Radan warned citizens not to join protests amid the conflict with Israel and the United States, threatening consequences for those aiding foreign enemies.
This warning follows Israeli leaders urging Iranians to rise against the clerical government.
Radan said security forces are prepared to respond forcefully to unrest, a 'state of war'.
Iranian officials say Israel and the United States target civilians, which Israel denies.

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