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May 18, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Iran police chief says regime arrested 6,500 suspects
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Iran’s police chief Radan said security forces arrested over 6,500 people linked to the enemy.
WHO: Radan
WHAT: Claimed the regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected “elements linked to the enemy.”
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: He was responding by making claims about arrests of suspected “elements linked to the enemy.”
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