Indian citizen arrested in Iran! What is the truth of the claims being made in anti-Khamenei protests? Ambassador cleared

With the beginning of 2026, Iran will become a big political crisis Is passing through. People taking to the streets against rising inflation, falling currency and strict governance have made the situation explosive. Protests have spread from Tehran to other big cities. Meanwhile, many claims went viral on social media, in which even the arrest of foreign nationals was talked about.

According to human rights organizations and international media reports, so far more than 500 people are being claimed dead in the action of security forces in Iran. There are also reports of thousands of protesters being detained. However, the Iranian government has not officially released total casualty figures. In this information darkness, rumors and unconfirmed news are gaining momentum.

Were Indian citizens arrested in Iran?

In the same environment, a claim also came to light that Iranian police had arrested many Indian citizens. But Iran’s Ambassador to India Mohammad Fatahali rejected these reports outright. He issued a statement on social media platform People were also appealed to trust only reliable sources.

Internet shut down, truth coming out from video

Due to disruption of internet and phone services in Iran, it has become difficult for the outside world to understand the situation. Despite this, some videos have surfaced, showing demonstrations at night in the Punak area of ​​Tehran. People are seen standing on the streets with mobile lights on. It is believed that these videos were sent out through satellite internet.

Demonstrations on the streets, strict statements in Parliament

Apart from Tehran, there have also been reports of protests from Mashhad, Kerman and other cities. On the other hand, the stance of the Iranian Parliament and government media is becoming tougher. Senior leader Ali Larijani compared some protesters to terrorist organizations. State TV, while showing the funeral of security forces, blamed protesters for the violence.

America’s warning and Trump’s tough stance

US President Donald Trump has said that America is keeping a close eye on the situation in Iran. He also indicated that several responses, including military options, were being considered. According to Trump, if American interests or allies are attacked, the response will be unprecedented. These statements have further increased the tension in the Middle East.

Iran’s open threat and Israel factor

The Iranian leadership has also used strong words in retaliation. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said US bases and Israel would be “legitimate targets” in the event of any attack. Slogans of ‘Death to America’ also echoed in the Parliament. It is clear from this that the language of confrontation has now gone beyond diplomacy.

Movement started due to inflation, challenge to power

These demonstrations started with the huge fall of the Iranian Rial on 28 December. Within no time, this movement directly reached slogans against the governance system and the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. International sanctions and economic pressure further stoked anger. Now the question is whether this movement will be suppressed, or whether Iran is moving towards a major change.