Iran’s security forces have arrested at least four senior reformist politicians on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the Islamic system, increasing tensions just weeks after the country’s deadliest unrest for years.
The arrests were made at a time of strained relations with the US, which began talks with Iran on Friday, but is still weighing its potential military options against the Islamic republic.
The state-affiliated Fars news agency reported that Azar Mansouri, head of the Reformist Front — an umbrella organisation representing reformist parties — was arrested at her home on Sunday. Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former deputy foreign minister for American affairs, and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, a veteran politician, were also detained.
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