Tehran, Iran – Iranian judicial authorities have ordered the confiscation of assets and properties belonging to 75 individuals in Markazi province, on charges of supporting what Tehran describes as “hostile media” and collaborating with anti-government entities.
The decision was reported by the judiciary’s Mizan news agency.
The prosecutor in Arak confirmed that the cases against these individuals are related to activities
that authorities consider support for Iran’s adversaries and attempts to incite unrest within the country.
Accusations of collaborating with the state’s adversaries
The Iranian prosecution explained that those involved in the legal proceedings face charges
related to collaborating with media outlets deemed hostile by the authorities,
as well as participating in activities aimed at undermining internal stability.
The judicial official emphasized that Iranian law stipulates severe penalties for those convicted
in cases involving collaboration with foreign entities or harming national security.
Furthermore, he stressed that the authorities will continue to pursue such cases.
Legal proceedings and confiscation of property
According to the report, the legal proceedings included issuing orders to confiscate the assets and properties of the individuals concerned,
as part of a legal process pursued by the authorities to counter what they describe as activities threatening security and stability.
Official sources did not disclose details of the confiscated properties or their monetary value.
Nor did they publish the names of the individuals affected by the decision or the nature of the activities attributed to them.
Increased censorship of media activity
This development comes at a time when Iranian authorities are tightening their measures against individuals
and entities accused of communicating with foreign media outlets or supporting media platforms that Tehran considers hostile.
For years, Iran has witnessed an ongoing debate regarding freedom of the press and political activity.
In this regard, the authorities maintain that their measures are
aimed at protecting national security and countering attempts at foreign interference.
Meanwhile, human rights organizations argue that these policies are leading to
a narrowing of the space available for expression and media activity within the country.
