Security Forces Will Pursue Rioters ‘Until the Last Person’
WANA (Jan 06) – General Ahmad-Reza Radan, Chief of the Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has announced that security forces have successfully separated peaceful protesters from “rioters” and are dealing with the latter with full force.
In a recent statement, General Radan confirmed that a significant number of individuals were arrested on-site, while many others have been identified and detained following operations by intelligence and security units.
Vow to Pursue Every Individual
General Radan issued a stern promise to the Iranian public, stating that security forces will continue their operations until “the very last person” involved in the unrest is apprehended and punished, regardless of time or location.
However, the General offered a window of clemency for some: “There is still time for those who were deceived by enemy intelligence services or their leaders to turn themselves in and benefit from the Islamic Republic’s Islamic mercy,” Radan added.
Decreasing Tensions and Foreign Interference
Reports from across the country indicate that after several days of initial protests—which officials claim were hijacked by foreign intelligence services to create insecurity—street presence has significantly declined.
Protests in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar
WANA (Jan 06) – Reports from central Tehran indicate that protests took place in the Tehran Grand Bazaar area, primarily focused on high prices and market instability, with political slogans largely absent. Due to the presence of pedestrians and crowded conditions, it was not possible to separate protesters from bystanders to estimate the exact […]
Key observations regarding the current situation include:
- Declining Numbers: Demonstrations have dropped to less than one-third of their initial volume over the past 48 to 72 hours.
- Changing Tactics: Current scattered gatherings are reportedly composed of “very small, non-popular, highly trained, and violent cells.”
- Psychological Warfare: Analysts suggest that U.S. and Israeli officials, observing the return to stability, have intensified media and psychological campaigns.
High-profile comments from U.S. Senators and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are viewed by Tehran as attempts to prevent the unrest from fading.
Casualties Among Security Forces
Official data released last night highlights the toll on law enforcement. Despite foreign attempts to arm rioters and initiate “kill-projects,” officials state that the lack of public support has caused the movement to lose momentum.
Reported Injuries to Security Personnel:
- Law Enforcement: 568 injured
- Basij Forces: 66 injured
- Of these injuries, 2 were caused by live ammunition, 152 by hunting rifles, and 11 by knife attacks.
Officials emphasized that the high number of injuries among security forces is a result of their “extreme restraint” in attempting to distinguish between ordinary citizens and violent agitators.
Iran Defense Council: Continuation of Hostile Behavior Will Be Met With a Decisive Response
WANA (Jan 06) – The Secretariat of the Defense Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by issuing a statement while condemning the escalation of “threatening rhetoric and interventionist remarks” against the country, emphasized Iran’s readiness for a decisive and proportionate response to any aggression or hostile behavior. The text of the statement is […]
