Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Citizens Against Street Protests

Tehran. It has been revealed that the intelligence unit of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned citizens against participating in street demonstrations. BBC published a report stating that such a warning was visible in screenshots of two messages sent from within Iran.

The messages referred to potential demonstrations as a planned street riot by the enemy. Furthermore, a warning was issued that any activity causing security disruption would be considered direct collaboration with the enemy.

In another message, the IRGC urged citizens to report any anti-security activities by calling them. BBC had previously confirmed scenes of people gathering and celebrating in various cities across the country following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports from Iranian state and local media also indicated that mourning ceremonies were taking place in cities including Tehran.

It is reported that it remains difficult to clearly understand the actual situation inside the country as internet services are still blocked for most Iranian citizens. However, some individuals have managed to gain online access using means such as the satellite internet service Starlink.