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Iran seizes assets of 240 dissidents and journalists as protest arrests top 6,000

The judiciary froze 182 bank accounts and confiscated property belonging to journalists, activists and public figures accused of acting in favour of "hostile governments".

  • Iranian authorities seized assets from 240 dissidents, journalists, and public figures.
  • Over 6,000 people arrested in connection with January protests.
  • Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan announced 143 asset seizures in Tehran.
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