AI SUMMARY
March 16, 2026
Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Iranian authorities have intensified their efforts to suppress anti-establishment protests, setting up checkpoints and restricting internet access across the capital city of Tehran. Residents are being stopped and searched, and some have reported receiving mass text warnings from the government. The regime's actions come amid reports of Israeli strikes on Iranian security checkpoints, which have resulted in the deaths of several security personnel. As the government works to restore internet access for select individuals, many Iranians remain cut off from the outside world, relying on alternative means such as SpaceX's Starlink devices to stay connected. The situation remains tense, with the authorities urging supporters to take to the streets to prevent destabilization and warning against any attempts to organize protests.