Iran Arrests 466 for Online Threats

0:00On March 24, Iranian police have arrested 466 people accused of online activities that threaten national security. State media called it one of the largest sweeps since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States. Over the past month, authorities report more than 1,000 similar arrests. Those detained face charges, like filming sensitive sites, spreading anti-government material online, or linking up with foreign foes. These moves come amid rising tensions from the war. Citizens and officials alike feel the pressure, as security forces ramp up efforts to prevent unrest at home. Investigators use fresh intelligence and digital tracking to spot the suspects. They claim the group ties back to enemy operations aimed at sparking chaos inside Iran. With monitoring ongoing, the government vows to keep a tight watch on digital threats to protect the nation. This has been Global News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.