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Iran says it detained 21,000 suspects during the June war with Israel
Iran’s police detained 21,000 suspects during the 12-day air war between Israel and Iran in June, state media reported on Tuesday.
A report by state TV quoted a police spokesperson, Gen. Saeed Montazeralmahdi, as saying people reported the suspects to the authorities. “The arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war indicated high awareness and participation of people in providing security,” he said.
Montazeralmahdi did not elaborate on what charges the suspects might face. However,...