Iranian authorities have warned that Iranian citizens living abroad could face legal sanctions, including the confiscation of their assets, if they express support for attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran.
In a statement released Monday, the Iranian Attorney General's office indicated that anyone publicly supporting military operations against the Islamic Republic could be prosecuted and have their assets seized.
This statement comes as members of the Iranian diaspora have organized demonstrations in several cities across Europe and North America. Some of the gatherings celebrated the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran.
The political crisis in Tehran intensified after the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late leader, to succeed him as head of the Islamic Republic.
Iranian authorities view the diaspora protests as a form of support for the country's enemies. They have warned that any cooperation with or encouragement of foreign attacks could be considered a hostile act against the state.
This threat of sanctions reflects the growing tensions between the Iranian government and some members of the diaspora, in a context of war and major political instability for the country.
