Iran's Heavy Hand: Fear and Arrests After Protests

Iran is in the grip of a massive crackdown. Security forces, dressed in plain clothes, are grabbing people left and right. They're throwing them into secret jails. Why? To stop any more protests. The government is scared. They've seen what can happen when people get angry. It all started with small protests. People were fed up with the economy. But it quickly grew into something bigger. Protesters wanted big changes. They even called for the ruling clerics to step down. That's a huge deal. It's the biggest challenge to the government in almost 50 years. The government didn't hold back. They cut off the internet. They used force to stop the protests. Rights groups say thousands were killed. The government blames "armed terrorists" for the violence. But many think the government is just trying to cover up what they did.Now, the government is rounding up anyone they think might cause trouble. They're even grabbing people who protested in the past. Or family members of protesters. They're trying to spread fear. To make sure no one dares to speak up. But the government isn't the only one causing trouble. The U. S. is also involved. President Trump has been making threats. He's talking about military action. But no one knows what he'll do. Some say he's just trying to scare Iran. Others think he might actually attack. Meanwhile, families are suffering. They don't know where their loved ones are. Or if they're even alive. Doctors are being arrested for helping protesters. It's a mess. And it's not clear when it will end.