Reports related to arrests and political prisoners
Kevin Hassett stated there is "no rush" for negotiations with Iran, noting that Tehran's economy is "on the brink of collapse."
On Monday, May 11, 2025, Fateme Mohammadi-Begi, the representative of Qazvin, Abyek, and Alborz in the Islamic Consultative Assembly, stated that the Islamic Republic is on the verge of a "great victory" and should not be distracted by calls for negotiation or ending the war.
Fatemeh Sepheri, a 61-year-old political prisoner held in Mashhad's Vakilabad Prison since 2019, is suffering from serious health issues including heart problems and chronic pain due to inadequate medical care during her over 1,000-day imprisonment. Social media users have launched a campaign demanding her immediate medical attention and release.
The United Arab Emirates has arrested and deported thousands of Pakistani workers, reportedly including members of the Shiite sect, immediately following Pakistan's mediation of a ceasefire between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
President Trump shared a post by Mark Levin on social media, in which Levin suggested that the U.S. should arm and train Iranians who oppose the regime.
A guest on the Mark Levin show suggested that renewed military action is the best option for addressing Iran, reflecting potential considerations similar to those of President Trump.
The government of Ahmed al-Sharaa announced the arrest of several senior officials and commanders affiliated with the former Bashar al-Assad regime and the IRGC, including Sahel Fajar Hassan, Khardal Ahmed Dioub, and Akram Saloum al-Abdullah, who are accused of war crimes and human rights violations.
On May 9, 2025, Iranians and supporters of freedom in Brisbane, Australia, protested to raise awareness about political prisoners facing execution in Iran. Demonstrators held up names and images of prisoners condemned to death for advocating freedom.
The article by Goldie Ghamari reiterates agreement with Mark Levin's statements without providing specific details or additional context.
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced the arrest of 41 suspects linked to the IRGC and the Islamic Republic regime. Legal proceedings against the detained individuals have commenced.
On Saturday, May 9, Bahrain's Ministry of Interior announced that the country's security forces dismantled an organization accused of links to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and arrested 41 of its members as part of ongoing investigations into spying for foreign entities and expressing sympathy for attacks by the Islamic Republic.
Bahraini authorities have arrested 41 people suspected of spying for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the country.
