Iran's police say nearly 300 protesters detained

Iran's Public Security Police Chief Seyed Majid Feiz Jafari said his forces have detained 297 protesters during the recent "riots" in the country.

He made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB news agency, stressing that the detainees were Israel- and U.S.-affiliated organizations involved in inciting "riots" in Iran.

The operation came as protests have erupted in many Iranian cities since late December, 2025. They initially began with Tehran bazaar merchants demonstrating against the sharp devaluation of the national currency rial, and soaring inflation, before spreading to other cities. The unrest has led to casualties among both security forces and civilians.