Iran's Clampdown on Diaspora: Property Seizure Threats for U.S.-Israel Support

The Iranian government has warned expatriates against expressing support for the U.S. and Israel, threatening property confiscation and other penalties. This comes as the diaspora celebrated the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran's prosecutor general emphasized repercussions for those aiding the so-called American-Zionist enemy.

The Iranian government has issued a stark warning to expatriates, highlighting severe repercussions for those showing support for the United States and Israel. The prosecutor general's office announced potential property seizures alongside other legal penalties for expatriates aligning with what they termed the 'American-Zionist enemy.'

This announcement follows a surge of reactions from the Iranian diaspora, particularly in European and American cities, celebrating the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid a U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father as the Supreme Leader.

State media highlighted the establishment of new Telegram channels exposing prominent Iranians abroad who critique the regime and back the U.S.-Israeli military efforts. An estimated 5 to 10 million Iranians reside outside Iran, predominantly in the U.S. and Western Europe, according to varying Iranian government and media data.