Checkpoints, cameras and armed forces: what is happening on the streets of Iran?

Residents across Iran report an increased presence of armed Basij members, the establishment of checkpoints, and the installation of surveillance cameras, amid the regime's fear of renewed protests and another military confrontation with Israel and the US. Meanwhile, a significant slowdown in internet access and difficulties in reaching social networks have been reported.

In recent days, armed forces, new checkpoints, and surveillance cameras have been observed across Iran, amid the regime's fear of renewed protests and another military confrontation with Israel and the United States. This is according to a report by Iran International, cited in the article. Residents in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Dezful, Hamadan, and other cities reported an increased presence of armed Basij members and riot dispersal forces at major intersections and public squares. In the city of Dezful, a resident described a heavy security presence, especially in the city center, and the reinforcement may be linked to fears of protests around the anniversary of the November 2019 uprising. In Tehran, a Basij checkpoint was reported on Khavaran Street, set up on Thursday evening. Alongside the armed presence, residents report an expansion of the surveillance system, including the installation of new security cameras in the city of Astara and Tehran. Meanwhile, residents in various provinces report a significant slowdown in internet access and difficulties in accessing social networks, including the disruption of VPN services in some places.