Iran.. Declare martial law in Isfahan to prevent the outbreak of a massive uprising

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Beth: After the citizens of Isfahan called for mass demonstrations today, Friday, December 3, at the bottom of the Zayandeh Rod River in Isfahan, the mullahs' regime declared martial law, and threatened to suppress any popular gathering for fear of an uprising.

After the violent suppression of the protests of Isfahani farmers last week, the injury of a large number of citizens, especially in the Al-Ain region, and the arrest of more than 120 citizens; An invitation was issued from the people of Isfahan to perform the popular Friday prayer at the dry bed of Zayandeh Rod River. The invitations stressed that the prayer will be held freely and does not require a permit.

In some calls, citizens are invited to show solidarity with the casualties of the Isfahan uprising in a symbolic gesture while they are blindfolded in congregational prayers along the Zayandeh River.

And the farmers declared: We will stand until our last breath to take this river, this is our right, and we will not give it up.

Following this call and for fear of a massive uprising, the regime declared martial law in the Zayandeh Rud River area, fearing the formation of public gatherings and the restriction and ban of traffic from five o’clock this morning on the outskirts of the river and the road leading to the Khaju Bridge.

And the head of the suppression police in Isfahan announced: According to the decree and the declaration, we will have a ban on traffic in the outskirts of Zayandeh Road, and the roads leading to Khaju Bridge, as of five in the morning, from east Khawaju, around Ghadir Bridge, north and south towards Khaju Bridge, and from To the west, Enghelab Square and Bell Hotel, towards the Khwaju Bridge.

"Streets and alleys leading to the river will be closed on both sides, in the north and south, starting at 5:00 am," he added. Police forces will certainly enforce this restriction, and we will not allow motorcyclists to drive under any circumstances.

The chief of police confirmed that if the car was parked, I would first ask the drivers to move their car, otherwise the police are obliged to move the cars and move them with a crane from the side of the river. (Regime Radio and Television News Agency in Isfahan - December 2, 2021).

This announcement came in the wake of the expansion of the protests to Tehran and other Iranian cities, despite the repressive measures of the mullahs’ regime, including what teachers and educators did on the morning of Thursday, December 2, organizing gatherings and demonstrations in 66 cities in 28 governorates nationwide to protest On the harsh living conditions caused by low salaries, high prices, and the regime's disregard for their legitimate demands. The teachers declared their solidarity with the uprising of the citizens in Isfahan by closing one eye in a symbolic gesture in solidarity with the wounded and injured in Isfahan.