Iran Launches Internal Crackdown with Over 1,000 Arrests, Executions, and Military Deployments in Kurdish Region After Israel Ceasefire

Following a ceasefire with Israel after a 12-day conflict, Iranian authorities have launched a comprehensive internal security crackdown across the country. This campaign includes mass arrests, with over 1,000 people detained, and numerous executions, including at least six individuals accused of spying for Israel. The crackdown is particularly focused on the restive Kurdish region, where military deployments and expanded security checkpoints have been reported in provinces such as Kurdistan and West Azerbaijan. Officials and activists attribute the intensified repression to Iran's efforts to thwart Israeli infiltration and respond to intelligence failures during the war. The Iranian regime has also conducted house raids and targeted opposition groups and Afghan residents amid this heightened security operation.