# Iranian judicial crackdown on political dissent

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-judicial-crackdown-on-political-dissent
> Updated: 2026-08-27T07:47:52.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Tehran Prosecutor’s Office announced intentions to initiate criminal proceedings against individuals who publicly oppose recent executions of prisoners linked to the January 2026 nationwide protests. 

Through the Mizan News Agency, authorities warned that critics supporting the executed prisoners would face “decisive legal action without leniency.” Additionally, the office threatened to prosecute those supporting individuals described as “coup plotters” or “enemy agents” in connection to an alleged coup attempt and the ongoing “Ramadan War” involving Israel and the United States. These measures are intended to curb what the regime characterizes as hostile propaganda and foreign-linked networks.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Tehran Prosecutor orders expedited probe into currency crimes

Tehran Prosecutor Ali Salehi has ordered the acceleration of investigations into currency and trustee-related economic crimes to protect Iran's economic system from corruption and disruption.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tehran-prosecutor-orders-expedited-probe-into-currency-crimes

### 2026-07-31: Tehran Prosecutor's Office Threatens Legal Action Against Critics of Executions and Alleged Coup Plotters

Tehran Prosecutor's Office warned it will prosecute anyone opposing recent executions or supporting alleged coup plotters, expanding Iran's crackdown on dissent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tehran-prosecutors-office-threatens-legal-action-against-critics-of-executions-and-alleged-coup-plot

---
Cite as: Iranian judicial crackdown on political dissent. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-judicial-crackdown-on-political-dissent