Iran Arrests Over 2,000 in Post-War Crackdown, Threatens Detainees with Execution - Iran News Update

New Era of Leadership Looms in Iran post 12-Day War

In the wake of its recent military defeat, the Islamic Republic of Iran finds itself in a vulnerable state that seemingly paves the way for hard-line ideologists, who display a strong resistance to compromising on their nuclear development plans. Such wars typically entail repercussions, specifically for those who end up on the losing side. Although this swift, 12-Day War involving the U.S. and Israel is far from the deeply devastating 1980-88 I…

International Experts Warn of Looming Atrocity in Iran, Call for Urgent UN Action to Prevent a Repeat of the 1988 Massacre - Iran Freedom

Prominent signatories of the joint statement—including Nobel laureates, former UN officials, and global human rights leaders—urge urgent UN action to prevent a repeat of Iran’s 1988 massacre. In a powerful and urgent appeal published on July 23, 2025, by Justice for the Victims of the 1988 Massacre in Iran (JVMI), a coalition of 301 leading international figures—including Nobel laureates, former UN officials, human rights experts, and political …

At Least 2,000 People Arrested During Iran–Israel War

HRANA – Iran’s judiciary chief has announced that approximately 2,000 individuals were arrested during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel. HRANA had previously cited similar figures in earlier reports. Quoting Hamshahri, HRANA reports that Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of the judiciary, stated: “During the 12-day war, at least 2,000 people were arrested. Many of them had no involvement in acts of sabotage and have since been released.” Fo…

Iran Arrests Over 2,000 in Post-War Crackdown, Threatens Detainees with Execution - Iran News Update

Judiciary Chief confirms arrests after Iran-Israel war, raising alarm over mass detentions, espionage charges, and potential repeat of 1988-style executions In the aftermath of the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, the Iranian regime has launched a sweeping crackdown on its own citizens, arresting more than 2,000 people in cities across the country. The arrests were confirmed by Gholamhossein Mohseni-Eje’i, Chief Justice of the regime, during …