Israel and USA will need to target the lower leadership ranks if they want the protestors to have any chance
Ahmad-Reza Radan, Iran’s Police Chief, has repeatedly warned that anyone taking part in protests
"at the enemy’s request" will be treated as an
enemy, not a protester. In statements aired on state television on March 10–11, 2026, Radan declared that security forces are
"ready with their fingers on the trigger" and will deal with such individuals
"the way we deal with enemies." He emphasized that the police, Basij, and special units are fully mobilized to suppress any unrest, framing dissent as collaboration with foreign adversaries. Radan also threatened severe consequences, including
execution, property confiscation, and imprisonment, for those spreading "anxiety" on social media or engaging in looting.
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