Messages sent by viewers to Iran International indicate an increase in the presence of government forces, the establishment of checkpoints, and searches and inspections of citizens’ personal belongings in public places.

Videos have also been released on social media showing street-level military training for government supporters, a parade by forces known as the “martyr-donors” (“jan-feda”), and the holding of government programs with armed vehicles.

More details with Mohsen Mahdini, a member of the Iran International editorial team.