Iranian Regime Deems Protesters ‘Enemy of God,’ Threatens Death ‘Without Compassion’

As protests stretch into their third week, Iran’s attorney general warned that anyone participating in demonstrations—or aiding protesters—could face charges of being an “enemy of God,” a capital offense in the Islamic Republic’s penal code. Reports describe hundreds of deaths and thousands of arrests, while authorities impose broad internet shutdowns and detentions designed to stifle dissent.

The rhetoric signals a harder line from Tehran and raises fears of mass executions or expedited trials. Observers caution that the “enemy of God” designation has historically been used to intimidate and silence opponents and may presage even harsher measures if unrest continues. Meanwhile, exiled voices and grassroots networks are striving to keep information flowing and to document abuses despite blackouts.

The crisis also reverberates across the region, prompting statements from Western and Middle Eastern leaders and heightening the risk of miscalculation. Whether the regime’s threats quell protests or deepen resistance remains uncertain—but the human toll already weighs heavily on families from Tehran to smaller provincial cities.
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“God of mercy, remember the people of Iran. Comfort the grieving, protect the vulnerable, and stop those who shed innocent blood. Let justice roll down like waters, and open a path to freedom without further loss of life.”