ISLAMIC REPUBLIC INTELLIGENCE MINISTRY ISSUES THREATS AGAINST THE DIASPORA

On May 26, the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic issued a statement warning protesters and government critics of security prosecution and punitive measures.

In the statement, social protests and public discontent were described as part of a “hybrid war waged by the enemy.” The Islamic Republic also accused the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, Europe, and several Arab countries of attempting to “overthrow and disintegrate Iran.”

The ministry also issued threats against government opponents abroad, claiming that “mercenaries of the counter-revolution and terrorists residing outside the country” would not be “safe from action.”

It further stated that any contact with opposition media outlets, which it described as “terrorist,” as well as “creating unrest and sectarian or ethnic division” and maintaining “communication channels” with Israel on social media, would be subject to prosecution.