Iranian judiciary seizes assets of 22 people linked to Israel
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · May 5
Iranian judiciary seizes assets of 22 people linked to Israel
5 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · May 5
The move was announced in Semnan province, east of Tehran, as authorities also reported three executions in Mashhad tied to January protests.
Officials vowed relentless action against alleged foreign-backed opponents, while rights groups say trials are unfair and the UN says more than 4,000 people have been arrested on security charges since the war began.
Iran has sharply increased hangings and economic crackdowns during the conflict, as sanctions and a US naval blockade drive price rises for food, medicine, cars and electronics.
Is Iran's surge in executions a show of strength or a sign the regime is on the verge of collapse?
With its economy crippled by a US blockade, what is the Iranian government's actual long-term survival strategy?
Iran Confiscates Property of 22 Alleged Foreign Collaborators During US-Israel Conflict
Overview
In response to the military conflict that began in February 2026 between the US, Israel, and Iran, Iranian authorities launched a nationwide crackdown targeting individuals accused of collaborating with hostile states. Enabled by a 2025 law allowing severe penalties including asset confiscation and the death penalty, this campaign involved mass arrests, executions, and freezing of assets, such as the May 2026 seizure of properties belonging to 22 people in Semnan province. The crackdown, conducted through expedited trials lacking appeal rights, has caused significant economic harm and political repression. It has drawn strong international condemnation, including from the UN and Germany, highlighting growing regional tensions and concerns over human rights violations.