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Iranian Police Chief Reports Over 6,500 Arrests Since Start of US-Israel Conflict
Iranian police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan stated that more than 6,500 people described as traitors and spies have been arrested since the beginning of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. State broadcaster IRIB carried the announcement.
May 17, 5:20 PM·1m read1 source
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Iranian police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said more than 6,500 people described as traitors and spies have been arrested since the start of the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The figure was reported by state broadcaster IRIB. No further details on the identities of those arrested or the specific charges were provided in the announcement.
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