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Iran Escalates Dissent Crackdown Amid US-Israel Tensions

4/5/2026

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Iran's government is intensifying its crackdown on dissent amid conflict with the United States and Israel.
Family members of opposition figures in exile face detention and threats of property seizure.
Activists report that security forces have killed thousands during protests.
The judiciary has begun confiscating assets of public figures, citing an anti-espionage law.
Notable figures, including actor Borzou Arjmand, have had their properties seized.

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Iran's government is intensifying its crackdown on dissent amid conflict with the United States and Israel.
Family members of opposition figures in exile face detention and threats of property seizure.
Activists report that security forces have killed thousands during protests.
The judiciary has begun confiscating assets of public figures, citing an anti-espionage law.
Notable figures, including actor Borzou Arjmand, have had their properties seized.