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2 stories for 2026-03-20 ยท Regional

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โ›“๏ธ Political repression, arbitrary detention & extrajudicial violence ยท France 24 Arabic

Iran arrests 97 people on alleged Israeli military affiliation charges

Iranian state media reported that the Ministry of Intelligence arrested 97 people accused of belonging to the Israeli military. This is part of a broader security operation that has resulted in hundreds of arrests since the beginning of the war, with authorities alleging suspicions of ties to Israel and the United States. In a separate incident, 41 people were arrested on charges of sending video clips to foreign opposition media outlets.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Armed conflict, civilian harm & humanitarian access ยท Daraj Media

Health experts warn of toxic dust hazards from building destruction

Health experts caution that dust from destroyed buildings poses serious public health risks, as it can release toxic substances including asbestos, heavy metals, and crystalline silica, according to a health and occupational safety expert.