Event Brief
Iran Arrests 139 Foreign Nationals Over Protests
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Summary: The arrests occurred amid violent protests in Yazd over economic issues.
WHO: Iranian authorities
WHAT: Arrested 139 foreign nationals
WHEN: Feb 03, 2026 at 7:49 AM ET
WHERE: Yazd province, Iran
WHY: Protests over economic hardships turned political
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