Internal crackdowns stories

Apr 29, 2026

Britain Summons Iranian Ambassador Over Embassy's Call on Expats to 'Sacrifice Their Lives'

The Iranian Embassy in London posted on its official Telegram, urging "proud Iranian compatriots" in the UK to join its "Jan Fada" (self-sacrifice) campaign; launched at the start of the US-Iran war. The UK Foreign Office summoned Iran's ambassador, condemning the posts as "completely unacceptable and inflammatory" and demanding the embassy cease any communications that could be interpreted as encouraging violence on British or international soil.

Apr 29, 20262 sources

Apr 5, 2026

Iran Executes Two Opposition Group Members Amid Wartime Crackdown

Iran executed two men convicted of membership in a banned opposition group, with rights groups raising alarms as the executions continue during the ongoing war with the US and Israel.

Apr 5, 20262 sources

US Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested the niece and grandniece of Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian military commander killed in a 2020 US drone strike. The State Department revoked their green cards, accusing them of being 'outspoken supporters' of Iran.

Apr 5, 20264 sources