Iran Cracks Down on Protests, Israel Threatens Basij Forces

Iran's authorities have issued a stern warning against ongoing protests in the country, stating that those seen as acting at the behest of the United States and Israel will be treated as enemies. The warning comes as Israel has also threatened the Basij forces, a paramilitary group that has been central to the government's crackdown on the demonstrations.

The protests, which began in mid-September following the death of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who died in the custody of the country's morality police, have posed a significant challenge to the Iranian government. The authorities have responded with a harsh crackdown, leading to the deaths of hundreds of protesters and the arrest of thousands more.

In a statement, Iran's police chief, Hossein Ashtari, warned that protesters who are seen as acting on behalf of the US and Israel will be treated as