Tensions Ignite: Iran Detains Foreigners Amid Festive Warnings

Iran has detained 10 foreigners and hundreds of locals on charges of collaborating with Israel and the U.S. These arrests highlight concerns of potential unrest during the ancient Chaharshanbe Suri festival. The Iranian ministry seized Starlink systems, warning citizens about the risks of external influence and societal disruptions.

Iranian authorities have arrested 10 foreigners, as tensions rise over suspected collaborations with Israel and the U.S. Among the dozens detained, officials are issuing stern warnings to citizens as a festival approaches, cautioning about potential exploitation by foreign 'enemies.'

According to police chief Ahmadreza Radan, 500 individuals have been detained in the ongoing conflict, with grave accusations of espionage. In the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, 10 foreigners were detained, while another 55 were apprehended in Hormozgan province, labeled as 'mercenaries' by local media.

As the Chaharshanbe Suri festival looms, authorities fear the possibility of unrest. The Iranian intelligence ministry announced the seizure of numerous Starlink systems used to evade internet blackouts, reminding citizens of severe consequences for owning such devices. Officials urge citizens to celebrate indoors to prevent any adversarial influence.

(With inputs from agencies.)