Iran has intensified its crackdown on dissenting voices, arresting a number of prominent reformist politicians, citing their alleged links to the US and Israel. Authorities have detained leading reformists close to the president along with several university students amid widespread protests across the country. Recent reports indicate that over 50,000 people have been arrested in connection with these protests, which were sparked by calls for political change. The Iranian police have also apprehended foreign nationals, claiming their involvement in the unrest, while the crackdown appears to be part of a broader strategy to suppress criticism and tighten control as international nuclear talks resume.