Iran arrests 466 for online acts against national security
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- •Iranian authorities arrested 466 individuals by March 24, 2026, for alleged online activities against national security.
- •Over a dozen people were arrested in Isfahan on March 27, 2026, for sharing sensitive information online.
- •The arrests are part of a broader campaign by Iranian officials to monitor and restrict internet use within the country.
- •The Iranian government publicly linked these arrests to efforts to prevent the spread of information deemed harmful to state security.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Iranian authorities expand arrests targeting online dissent internet users and activists in Iran may face increased repression, reducing digital freedom and escalating tensions within the country.
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MEMiddle East EyeIran arrests over a dozen in Isfahan for sharing sensitive informationMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Iran Arrests 466 People Accused of Online Activity Undermining National SecurityREGIONALThe Hindu - InternationalIran arrests 466 people accused of online activity undermining national security: report