Iran’s Mass Arrests Amid War Show Regime’s Paranoia, Not Strength

As Tehran claims success in its crackdown during the recent 12-day war with Israel, the reality paints a picture of a regime riddled with insecurity and overreach rather than strength. Iran’s announcement that its police detained over 21,000 suspects during the conflict exposes a government more concerned with suppressing its own people than protecting national sovereignty. What Does Arresting Thousands Say About Iranian Regime Stability? This staggering number — including more than 260 accused of espionage and nearly 200 arrested for illegal filming — reflects a government more focused on paranoia than effective wartime leadership. Amid waves of Israeli airstrikes...