IRGC Training for Protest Suppression Since 2022

The violent crackdown on Iran’s protests on January 8-9 was part of a premeditated strategy by the regime, as reported by a former Interior Ministry official. The regime implemented systematic training for security forces, including physical, ideological, and psychological preparation to suppress dissent. Leaked documents revealed a Comprehensive Tehran Security Plan that authorized lethal force against protesters and outlined methods to isolate protest areas and restrict internet access. Senior officials claimed to have “neutralized all threats,” indicating a coordinated effort to maintain control over domestic unrest.

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