Two senior Iranian security officials have reportedly issued horrifying warnings to citizens in the country as war in theMiddle Eastcontinues to rage. One official said a “shoot-to-kill order” had been made for suspected thieves, while another warned those joining in protests could also be killed, according to reports.
It comes afterthousands were killedearlier this year ina deadly crackdown by the Iranian regime on protestswhich swept across the country. Tehran has acknowledged 3,117 deaths but many fear the actual number to be much higher. On Friday, the commander-in-chief of Iran's Law Enforcement Forces reportedly said police had been authorised to shoot suspected thieves on sight.
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According toEuroNews, Ahmadreza Radan told state TV: "Because we are in a state of war, I have issued a shoot-to-kill order for dealing with potential thieves.
"If any thief is caught by our forces, they will be shot and immobilised."
It came a day after a member ofIran’s Parliamentary National Security Commission reportedly warned parents to stop their children from taking part in demonstrations.
Speaking to state broadcaster IRIB, Salar Velayatmadar apparently said children who joined protests or "aligned with the enemy" would face consequences, including death.
"We do not want your child to be killed, because your child is ignorant and unaware," he reportedly said.
EuroNews reports police stations and law enforcement headquarters have been targeted, with authorities concerned of new street protests.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
