Tehran residents say Iran is acting to curb protests

Iran authorities are taking measures to prevent anti-establishment protests across the capital. Security forces have set up checkpoints throughout Tehran streets and road tunnels. Residents report that officers stop vehicles and search people at several locations. Officials increased surveillance after drone strikes targeted some road checkpoints earlier. Several Iranian security personnel reportedly died during those attacks.

Tehran residents describe how they cautiously pass through security checkpoints across the city. One young man said he praised officers’ efforts while they searched his car. Security forces allowed him to leave after completing the inspection. Another resident said she stopped wearing bright clothing to avoid attention. She fears that patrols might target people who appear different.

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Iran tightens security in Tehran to prevent protests

The government has restricted internet access since the conflict began in late February. Limited internet makes communication and protest coordination much more difficult for residents. Some tech-savvy Iranians now use Starlink devices to bypass the national blackout. A man secretly sells secure internet connections to others inside Tehran. He worries authorities may arrest him because the government treats such activity as illegal.

Police recently arrested a man accused of selling unfiltered internet through Starlink equipment. Authorities said he created a network across several provinces to provide access. Iranian law allows up to two years in prison for using Starlink devices. Officials also search for satellite dishes to block unauthorized internet connections. Meanwhile, some journalists receive special SIM cards that provide unrestricted internet access.

Authorities have also sent text messages warning citizens against organizing new protests. Officials accuse foreign enemies of trying to create unrest inside Iran. Security leaders warn they will treat some protesters as enemies rather than demonstrators. Israel’s prime minister urged Iranians to oppose the government during the conflict. However, he later said he cannot predict whether Iranians will overthrow the regime.

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