IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots'

Middle East Eye · March 13, 2026 Protests

IRGC threatens stronger response to 'instillation of fear and street riots' The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any renewed protests in the country would face a harsher response than the previous crackdown in January, in which thousands were killed. In a statement, IRGC said “the evil enemy, failing to achieve its field battle goals, is once again pursuing the instillation of fear and street riots,” and vowed to deliver “a stronger blow than on January 8” if fresh unrest breaks out.

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