Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians critical of the government

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 08:18 PM

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In Iran, security and judicial authorities arrested several prominent reformist politicians on February 9, 2026. The arrests were part of a crackdown following recent protests in the country. The politicians face charges of attempting to disrupt Iran's political and social order. Authorities also accuse them of working for the benefit of Israel and the United States. The arrests signal an escalation in the government's response to dissent.

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