March 6, 2026
Russia reportedly arrests dozens of Iranian citizens for allegedly rallying in support of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran
Authorities in Moscow arrested between 20 and 45 Iranian citizens for allegedly holding an unauthorized rally in support of U.S. and Israeli actions in the Middle East, according to the Russian Telegram channel Ostorozhno, Novosti.
TL;DR
- 20 to 45 Iranian citizens were arrested in Moscow.
- Authorities alleged the Iranians held an unauthorized rally supporting U.S. and Israeli actions.
- The organizer, Reyhane, was charged with organizing an unauthorized rally and sentenced to 10 days detention.
- Detainees claimed they were at a social gathering for a barbecue and denied any political rally.
- Some arrestees had previously posted in support of protests in Iran.
- Fines were issued to participants, and some were reportedly arrested the following day at a student dormitory.
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