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Iran Arrests 1,700 Amid Ongoing U.S.-Israel Conflict

3/27/2026

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  • The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights reports at least 1,700 arrests by Iranian security forces between February 28 and March 26, 2026, as the war with the United States, Israel, and Iran continues.
  • The arrests targeted civil activists and families as internet restrictions intensified.
  • Detainees are charged with espionage and media activity.
  • Reports describe forced confessions and poor detention conditions.