Iranian security use dragnet spanning the entire country to arrest protesters

Associated Press (AP)EN 7 min read 100% complete by By AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJYFebruary 14, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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Following nationwide protests in Iran calling for an end to the theocratic rule, Iranian security forces have launched a widespread crackdown involving arrests across the country. The arrests, which began last month and continue into January 2026, involve raids on homes and workplaces in both major cities and rural towns. Individuals are being accused of participating in the protests. One specific instance involved the arrest of two sisters, Nyusha and Mona Nakhii, from their home at 2 a.m. on January 16th. The security agents confiscated their phones after forcing them to give their passwords.

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