Iran Intensifies Warnings to Protesters as Rallies Near Two-Week Mark
As protests in Iran continue to grow, the attorney general has issued a grave warning that demonstrators will be treated as 'enemies of God,' a charge that could result in the death penalty. This threat comes amid a broader crackdown on dissent, with officials indicating a shift towards more severe measures against protesters.
By : AP
Update: 2026-01-10 13:32 GMT
Dubai: Iran escalated its threats against demonstrators Saturday, with the country’s attorney general warning that anyone taking part in protests will be considered an “enemy of God,” a death-penalty charge.
The comments by Iran’s attorney general, Mohammad Movahedi Azad, were reported by Iranian state television.
Already, officials up to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had signaled Iran was going to begin a crackdown.
The demonstrations, which have gone on for nearly two weeks, have intensified in recent days.