Iran Police Chief Says Protesters to be Treated as Enemies

According to a report by TRT World on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Iran’s national police chief, Ahmad-Reza Radan, has issued a stern warning to protesters he claims are acting in line with the interests of the country’s adversaries, saying they will be treated as enemies rather than ordinary demonstrators.

In remarks broadcast by Iran’s state television network, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Radan said authorities would respond firmly to any protest activity that they believe aligns with the positions of Iran’s opponents amid the country’s ongoing security challenges.

“If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely a protester; we will see them as an enemy,” Radan said in comments aired by the state broadcaster. “And we will do to them what we do to an enemy. We will deal with them in the same way we deal with enemies.”

The police chief’s remarks come at a time of heightened political and security tensions in Iran, following recent military confrontations involving Israel and the United States, as well as growing domestic concerns about potential unrest.

Radan emphasized that Iranian security forces are on high alert and fully prepared to respond to any threats against the country’s stability or the governing system.

“All our forces are ready, with their hands on the trigger, prepared to defend their revolution,” he said, signaling that the security apparatus remains on standby to confront perceived threats.

Iranian authorities have historically taken a hardline stance toward protests they believe are influenced or supported by foreign actors. Officials frequently accuse hostile governments and intelligence services of attempting to exploit internal demonstrations to weaken the Islamic Republic.

Iran recently experienced a major leadership change following the death of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed in strikes attributed to Israel and the United States. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has since assumed the role of supreme leader after being selected by the country’s clerical leadership…..See More