Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Saturday warned that maintaining security was a “red line,” while the military vowed to protect public property as authorities intensified efforts to contain the country’s most widespread protests in years.
State media reported continued unrest, including the burning of a municipal building in Karaj, west of Tehran, which officials blamed on “rioters.” Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused protesters of attacking public property and acting as “mercenaries for foreigners,” warning such actions would not be tolerated.
In statements broadcast on state television, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said “terrorists” had targeted military and law enforcement sites, killing several citizens and security personnel. The military accused Israel and hostile groups of attempting to undermine national security.
Witnesses in western Iran reported heavy deployment of Revolutionary Guards and live fire. Rights groups say dozens have been killed and thousands arrested since protests began, while authorities insist peaceful economic protests are acceptable but violence will be met with force.
State media reported continued unrest, including the burning of a municipal building in Karaj, west of Tehran, which officials blamed on “rioters.” Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused protesters of attacking public property and acting as “mercenaries for foreigners,” warning such actions would not be tolerated.
In statements broadcast on state television, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said “terrorists” had targeted military and law enforcement sites, killing several citizens and security personnel. The military accused Israel and hostile groups of attempting to undermine national security.
Witnesses in western Iran reported heavy deployment of Revolutionary Guards and live fire. Rights groups say dozens have been killed and thousands arrested since protests began, while authorities insist peaceful economic protests are acceptable but violence will be met with force.
