Tehran: Iran has detained more than 240 people in a sweeping security operation across its western regions, with authorities claiming some of those arrested have links to foreign intelligence networks, including Israel’s Mossad.
The crackdown was led by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the provinces of Kermanshah Province and Kurdistan Province. Officials said 155 arrests were made in Kermanshah alone, where detainees were allegedly connected to what the state describes as “counter-revolutionary groups.”
Among those held, four individuals are suspected of having links to Mossad, a claim that has not been independently verified.
BREAKING: The IRGC has announced that its officials have arrested nearly 240 people in operations in two provinces, Kurdistan and Kermanshah, Iran’s Mehr news agency reports.
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Weapons Seized, Operations Intensified
Authorities said the raids led to the recovery of weapons and ammunition, suggesting the presence of organised networks. Additional arrests were reported in parallel operations, indicating a wider effort to dismantle suspected cells operating in the region.
Security forces also reported encounters with armed elements in Kurdistan province, highlighting the scale of the operation.
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Part of Broader Crackdown
The arrests come amid heightened regional tensions and growing concerns within Iran over espionage, sabotage, and internal dissent. Officials have increasingly pointed to foreign-backed activities as a key threat, particularly in sensitive border regions.
Analysts view the latest कार्रवाई as part of a broader pattern of intensified internal security measures, as Tehran seeks to assert control and counter perceived external influence.
Concerns Over Transparency
While Iranian authorities have presented the arrests as a major success against hostile networks, independent verification remains limited. Human rights observers have also raised concerns about due process and the lack of transparency in such large-scale detentions.
Iran’s detention of over 240 individuals—including alleged links to Mossad—underscores a sharpening internal security posture, as the country navigates a volatile regional environment and mounting geopolitical pressure.
