Iran's Sweeping Arrests of Alleged Foreign Collaborators

Iran's intelligence ministry has detained 97 individuals, labeling them as 'soldiers of Israel,' in ongoing security operations against people linked to Israel and the U.S. Additionally, 41 people in Alborz province were arrested for sending videos to foreign-based opposition media.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 19-03-2026 16:59 IST | Created: 19-03-2026 16:59 IST
Iran's Sweeping Arrests of Alleged Foreign Collaborators
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In a significant security crackdown, Iran's intelligence ministry has apprehended 97 individuals accused of acting as 'soldiers of Israel,' according to state media reports released Thursday. This wave of arrests marks the continuation of a broader government effort to detain those allegedly connected to Israel and the United States since the conflict's inception.

On the same day, an announcement from Alborz province's police commander revealed the arrest of 41 more individuals. These people stand accused of disseminating videos to media channels operating outside of Iran, specifically those aligned with opposition forces.

The ongoing detentions reflect the Iranian government's heightened vigilance and its resolve to stifle any potential internal dissent or foreign influence during these tense times.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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