Iran’s Crackdown After Ceasefire – Arrests, Executions & Surveillance Rise

 

Post-Ceasefire Iran: Internal Crackdown and Media Suppression

After the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, there has been considerable unrest inside Iran. A wave of arrests and executions has begun. Iranian officials claim that Israeli intelligence agents have infiltrated Iran’s intelligence services. There is suspicion that the way Iran's high-profile leaders have been assassinated is connected to information passed to the Israeli military by these infiltrated agents.

It is important to note that during the recent conflict, Israel assassinated several senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and nuclear scientists. Iran blames Israeli intelligence agency Mossad’s operatives working inside the country for these killings.

This situation has led to concerns that the crackdown may be used as a tool to suppress dissenting voices and control the public. During the twelve-day conflict, Iranian authorities executed three individuals accused of spying for Israel. State television even broadcasted alleged confessions from those detained. Human rights groups and activists have raised concerns over these events, pointing out Iran's history of forced confessions and unfair trials.

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There are fears that more executions may follow. The IRGC-linked Fars News Agency reported that since Israel began its attacks on June 13, the Israeli spy network inside Iran has become highly active. In just twelve days, Iranian intelligence detected significant movement.

Several Iranians told BBC Persian that they received warning text messages from Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, stating that their phone numbers had appeared on social media pages linked to Israel. These individuals were instructed to disengage from such platforms.

Additionally, the Iranian government has increased pressure on journalists working for Persian-language media outlets based abroad, such as BBC Persian, Iran International in London, and Manoto TV. Analysts believe that these tactics are aimed at suppressing dissent.

During the conflict, the Iranian government imposed strict internet restrictions. Even after the ceasefire, full access has not been restored. Major social media platforms like Instagram, Telegram, and X remain largely blocked.