In a significant escalation of political repression, Iranian authorities have arrested several prominent reformist politicians, citing alleged ties to the United States and Israel. According to Pakistan Today, the detainees include Azar Mansouri, head of Iran’s Reform Front, Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former diplomat, and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, a former parliamentarian. The arrests are part of a broader crackdown following deadly anti-government protests in January, which were described by The Guardian as the 'bloodiest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.' The Iranian judiciary has accused these individuals of organizing activities aimed at 'disrupting the political and social situation' amid perceived military threats from the U.S. and Israel.