Iranian authorities say 54 people have been arrested in connection with riots and alleged espionage activities, according to official reports published in early April.
State-linked media reported that the arrests took place over a 72-hour period, with officials claiming some individuals were involved in passing sensitive information to foreign intelligence services. Two suspects were specifically accused of transmitting location data linked to security sites to agencies associated with Israel and the United States.
The arrests come amid heightened regional tensions and increased scrutiny over internal security. Iranian authorities did not provide full details on the identities of those detained or the exact nature of the alleged activities.
Human rights observers have previously raised concerns about transparency and due process in similar cases, though no independent verification of the allegations has been confirmed.
