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Iranian Police Arrest 466 for Online Security Threats

3/24/2026

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Iranian police arrested 466 individuals on March 24, 2026 for activities undermining national security online.
This operation is among the largest since the onset of the war with Israel and the United States.
Reports indicate over 1,000 arrests this month targeting people accused of filming sensitive sites or sharing anti-government content.
A police statement said arrests followed intelligence and monitoring, linking those arrested to networks inciting unrest.

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Iranian police arrested 466 individuals on March 24, 2026 for activities undermining national security online.
This operation is among the largest since the onset of the war with Israel and the United States.
Reports indicate over 1,000 arrests this month targeting people accused of filming sensitive sites or sharing anti-government content.
A police statement said arrests followed intelligence and monitoring, linking those arrested to networks inciting unrest.