Iran Detains 200 Armed Individuals Amid Riots

Sunday, January 11, 2026

SAEDNEWS: 200 people affiliated with armed groups were nabbed by Iranian security forces during the riots inside the country.

Iran Detains 200 Armed Individuals Amid Riots

According to political desk of Saed news, Quoting a report by Iran’s state broadcaster (IRIB), 200 leaders and members of armed groups were arrested on Friday night and a significant amount of weapons were seized from them.

Several armed people who attempted to carry out shooting and push the atmosphere toward further violence through staged killings were also arrested in the Mahdasht region of Karaj.

In recent days, security and military officials have strongly warned that there will be no compromise in confronting the armed groups or individuals who engage in riots and threaten public security.

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