Iranian Authorities Arrest 139 Foreign Nationals Amid Anti-Government Protests
Summary
Iranian authorities have arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd amid ongoing anti-government protests that have resulted in thousands of deaths and significant violence, with accusations of foreign instigation from the US and Israel.
Key Points
- Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd for alleged roles in anti-government protests.
- The detainees were accused of organizing, inciting, and criminal activities connected to foreign networks.
- Tehran reports over three thousand deaths linked to the protests, blaming terrorist acts and claiming many victims were security forces or bystanders.
- Human rights agencies estimate higher death tolls, with thousands of protesters killed by security forces.
