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31 Oct 2026, 12:35

Attack by Basij Forces and Plainclothes Agents on Halloween Organizers in Iranshahr Street, Tehran

On the evening of Friday, November 8, Iranshahr Street in Tehran witnessed the presence of Basij forces and plainclothes agents clashing with citizens, coinciding with a gathering of young people dressed in special Halloween costumes and makeup.

The security forces and plainclothes agents, with a significant presence in the area, blocked the street and entered the gathering place to disperse the young people. According to eyewitness accounts, the forces also shut down cafes on the street, drove customers out, and assaulted several citizens.

One eyewitness described the atmosphere on the street, stating that the plainclothes agents, with their faces covered and armed with sticks and clubs, were stationed in the area and targeted passersby as well.

According to another account from witnesses of the incident, two people were arrested, and the scope of the confrontations was not limited to the young people in Halloween costumes and makeup. This witness reported that families present in the Artists' Park also faced confrontations with the forces.
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