Iran’s judiciary has confiscated over 200 assets belonging to individuals identified as critics and opponents of the government, according to a statement from judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir on Tuesday. Jahangir described those targeted as “traitors to the fatherland,” emphasizing a systematic effort to seize property from those accused of betraying the state.

The move comes amid intensified repression within the country, which residents of major Iranian cities have reported in recent months. Heightened security measures include increased vehicle checks by authorities, reflecting the government’s broader campaign against dissent. Since the start of the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel at the end of February, Iranian officials have also executed dozens of individuals, according to multiple reports.

Many Iranians have expressed concern over the government’s actions, particularly the freezing of bank accounts belonging to critics. Authorities maintain these steps are necessary to combat espionage and activities deemed hostile to national security, framing the crackdown as part of a larger effort to root out suspected spies and traitors.

The judiciary’s seizure of assets and other restrictive measures underscore the growing tensions within Iran amid the regional conflict and internal dissent. While the government portrays these actions as essential for safeguarding the nation, critics and observers warn that such measures further restrict civil liberties and exacerbate public unease.