Iran: Iran Steps Up Security In Kurdish Areas.

Mahabad, Iran - July 02, 2026 Heavy security measures and new checkpoints were installed at the entrance to the Iranian Kurdish city of Mahabad, with Kurdish media describing intense vehicle inspections, a significant military presence, and long traffic delays. The measures follow recent unrest in the city after protests erupted over the death of a young man during a confrontation with a paramilitary Basij member.