‘It’s Collective Punishment’: Iran Exacts Heavy Price on Protest Supporters

Following the suppression of recent protests in Iran, the government has begun a widespread crackdown targeting individuals and groups perceived as supportive of the demonstrations. Authorities are making mass arrests, estimated at up to 40,000 people, and seizing assets, including businesses. Doctors and medical personnel who treated injured protesters are also being targeted, with reports of arrests and disappearances. Rights groups describe the government's actions as "collective punishment" intended to deter future unrest. The Iranian government's actions reflect its perceived vulnerability due to economic crisis and potential external threats. While the government acknowledges around 3,000 deaths during the protests, rights groups believe the actual number is higher.

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