Iran arrests 17 individuals linked to US and Israel

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has announced the arrest of 17 individuals linked to the United States and Israel. According to the ministry's statement, three individuals identified as the primary field leaders of an enemy-linked street sabotage network were among those detained in Ilam province. The statement noted that the arrested leaders had also engaged in anti-security activities including destruction and arson of public property and facilities, armed fire, filming, and symbolic posturing in order to spread insecurity and terror among the public. A search of the arrested leaders yielded three blocks of TNT, one Kalashnikov rifle, one grenade, and a large number of cold weapons including machetes. In addition to the three gang leaders, 14 other members of the enemy's street sabotage network were also identified and detained. The arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts by Iranian intelligence to counter foreign-backed sabotage and unrest. According to Mehr News, the report by IRNA added that the ministry did not provide further details on the timing of the arrests or the specific locations within Ilam province.