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Iran's reformist political faction is a legal organized political party that has been a force in Iranian politics for three decades
Targeting the top echelon presents a new challenge for Mr. Pezeshkian
Mass arrests have swept up more than 40000 people
They are signaling there is no room for dissent
They are sending a message abroad that they are still in control
Other prominent figures have served as parliament members ministers and political advisers
President Mohammad Khatamai served two consecutive four-year terms as president from 1997 to 2005
The regime demonstrated it is willing to fight for its survival at any cost
Ali Vaez said the arrests were a message to Iranians and the outside world
The party's endorsement convinced many Iranians to vote for Mr. Pezeshkian
Mr. Pezeshkian has not commented on the arrests
The judiciary issued summons for five other figures to report to court on Tuesday
He alluded to the reformist politicians by saying some arrested people are saying what the United States and the Israeli regime are saying
Dr. Shakourirad said the only option was to convince the supreme leader to relinquish his powers
Dr. Ali Shakourirad said Iranians tried to change the system to no avail
Mohsen Aminzadeh and Ebrahim Ashgarzadeh were also arrested on Sunday
Iran’s head of the judiciary instructed prosecutors to deal with individuals deemed a threat
On Monday more arrests of senior party members took place
Ms. Mansouri said they are working to form the National Savior Party of Iran
Security forces raided Mr. Asgharzadeh's home during a live virtual panel