The Islamic Iran Nation Union Party has called for the release of its secretary, Azar Mansouri, who was arrested along with other members of the Reform Front, an alliance of reformist and liberal factions in Iran. This escalation in government crackdowns occurs after the most violent protests since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, indicating a significant effort to quell dissent against the current regime.

Last month, widespread demonstrations erupted across Iran, leading to a government response that included mass arrests and intimidation tactics aimed at stifling future protests. Rights groups have reported thousands of arrests, highlighting an increasing climate of fear as authorities work to silence voices advocating change and reform.

Recent media reports indicate that three senior leaders of the Reform Front, including Ibrahim Asgarzadeh, Mohsen Aminzadeh, and Azar Mansouri, were apprehended by government forces, further escalating tensions within the reformist circles. This crackdown is a clear message from the Iranian government that any form of dissent will not be tolerated, raising concerns about the future of civil liberties and political reform in the country.