Iran Intensifies Crackdown Amid War and Economic Fears

One month into a conflict with the United States and Israel, the government of Iran is intensifying its efforts to suppress domestic dissent through a campaign of arrests, executions, and massive security deployments. Authorities are attempting to forestall any spark of unrest as the nation grapples with the dual pressures of active warfare and a deteriorating economy. While there have been few signs of open defiance following draconian warnings, officials reportedly fear that the damage to an already battered economic system will fuel mounting opposition once the conflict concludes.