Iran's judiciary has seized 2,191 bank accounts and 39 vehicles tied to nearly 400 people it brands "enemies of the state," Tasnim reported, citing Tehran's prosecutor. Authorities allege the targets cooperated with "the enemy" and "counter-revolutionary forces," and previous seizures reportedly included 143 properties. Media workers for exile-based outlets and activists abroad are said to be among those affected. A new online portal called "Alaj" (Healing) has also been launched to report alleged critics overseas.
Iran Seizes 2,191 Bank Accounts and 39 Vehicles From Nearly 400 People Branded 'Enemies of the State'
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Iran's judiciary has confiscated 2,191 bank accounts and 39 vehicles linked to almost 400 people it has labelled "enemies of the state," Tasnim news agency reported, citing the prosecutor's office in Tehran.
Details of the Measures
According to the report, the judiciary alleges those targeted cooperated with "the enemy" and "counter-revolutionary forces." The exact timeframe for the seizures was not specified, and authorities have not published detailed identities of the individuals involved.
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Tasnim added that media workers reporting for exile-based outlets were among those affected. The agency also said assets belonging to "activists and operators of hostile media" and to "treacherous personalities" living abroad were seized. Earlier actions against government opponents reportedly included the forfeiture of 143 properties.
New Reporting Portal
Separately, Iranian media reported the launch of an online portal called "Alaj" (Healing) aimed at allowing users to report alleged critics abroad. The system is described by state media as a surveillance tool intended to identify so-called "traitors." How widely the portal will be used remains unclear.
Context: State actions and new surveillance tools have reportedly increased mistrust within Iranian society amid regional tensions and the ongoing war involving Iran.
What remains unclear: the precise legal grounds cited for each seizure, the time period over which the assets were taken, and the identities of most affected individuals. Reporting comes via Tasnim and references the prosecutor's office in Tehran.
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