{"id":344923,"date":"2026-05-08T15:40:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=344923"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:25:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:25:06","slug":"arrests-elite-fights-and-dollar-at-180000-irans-regime-crumbles-on-all-fronts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/economy\/arrests-elite-fights-and-dollar-at-180000-irans-regime-crumbles-on-all-fronts\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrests, Elite Fights, and Dollar at 180,000: Iran\u2019s Regime Crumbles on All Fronts"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tehran \u2013 Jannat Abad, January 9, 2026: A street scene reflecting the tense atmosphere amid ongoing nationwide protests, with visible signs of public unrest and resistance in the neighborhood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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As the terrorist regime in Iran grapples with the aftermath of the war, multiple internal pressures are mounting simultaneously. Reports from regime-aligned media and human rights sources reveal a toxic mix of sectarian repression, elite infighting, economic collapse, and strategic paralysis over the Hormuz standoff.<\/p>\n

Crackdown on Sunni Arabs<\/h2>\n

Human rights monitors report a new wave of arrests<\/a> targeting Sunni Arab citizens in Ahvaz and Kut Abdullah in Khuzestan province. The detentions began in the days after Eid al-Fitr, with IRGC intelligence forces rounding up individuals for holding congregational prayers according to Sunni tradition and organizing Eid celebrations. Those arrested were first held in solitary confinement in IRGC facilities, subjected to physical and psychological pressure, and denied family visits.<\/p>\n

After interrogation they were transferred to Sheiban central prison in Ahvaz, where more than a month later they remain in custody. Named detainees include Abdulmajid Silavi, Mohammad Hezbavi, Faris Abu Mohammad, Mohammad Samiri, Karim Samiri, Saeed Samiri, Abu Masoud Badavi, Abu Yasser Hezbavi, Adel al-Boghbeish, Odi Handali, Saheb Zobeidi, Karim Majdam, and Nader Zobeidi.<\/p>\n

The cases highlight the regime\u2019s systematic crackdown on all Iranian ethnic and religious minorities, with Sunni Arabs in Arab-majority regions now the latest targets.<\/p>\n

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Iran\u2019s repression of ethnic & religious minorities operates through discriminatory laws, security crackdowns, forced confessions, sham trials, and executions.<\/p>\n

Kurdish and Baluch communities face disproportionate targeting with charges like \u201cenmity against God\u201d and \u201cespionage,\u201d\u2026<\/p>\n

— IRAN HRM (@IranHrm) May 7, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n