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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.

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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.

Araghchi held separate calls with his French and Turkish counterparts to discuss bilateral issues and regional developments. Araghchi also spoke with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan about stalled US-Iran negotiations and the broader regional situation.

Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said three drones launched from Iraq were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi airspace earlier in the day. The ministry stated that the kingdom reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place to any infringement on its sovereignty.

Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians on the same day, including three charity workers at a community kitchen in Deir el-Balah.

Key Facts

6,500 arrests
reported by Iranian police chief since start of conflict
Abbas Araghchi
held diplomatic calls with France and Turkey
Three drones
intercepted by Saudi Arabia after launch from Iraq
Five deaths
from Israeli attacks in Gaza on the same day

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Humanitarian conditions in Gaza could face additional strain from continued strikes.

  2. 02

    Further diplomatic contacts between Iran and regional powers may continue.

  3. 03

    Saudi Arabia may implement additional security measures along its northern border.

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PublishedMay 17, 2026, 9:20 PM
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