Number of Arrests Increases in Iranian Protests
01-09-2018
An Iranian lawmaker says approximately 3,700 people have been arrested over the past two weeks of protests and unrest throughout Iran.
The number is far higher than the one initially offered by authorities.
Iranian Parliament News quoted Mahmoud Sadeghi on Tuesday saying that different security and intelligence forces detained the protesters, making it difficult to know the exact number of detainees.
The protests were sparked by anger at Iran's economic woes but later demonstrators began calling for the overthrow of the government.
The United States and Israel have expressed support for the protesters.
Such respect for the people of Iran as they try to take back their corrupt government. You will see great support from the United States at the appropriate time!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2018
The Iranian regime tries desperately to sow hate between Iranians and Israelis. They won't succeed. When this regime finally falls – and one day it will – Iranians and Israelis will be great friends once again. I wish the Iranian people success in their noble quest for freedom. pic.twitter.com/kk8wTYmhnz
— Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu) January 1, 2018
The radical Islamic Iranian regime has said that the protests are continuing to dwindle.
