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IRGC arrests alleged US-UK-Israel spy cells

Iran's IRGC Intelligence claims it has dismantled cells affiliated with the US, UK, and Israel, arresting 127 people.

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence has announced the arrest of multiple cells it claims are affiliated with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel. The organization stated the cells were seeking to establish networks, conduct espionage, smuggle goods, and incite unrest in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Kerman, and Mazandaran. A total of 127 people were arrested, and quantities of weapons and equipment were discovered and seized. This announcement is part of a recurring pattern of Iran alleging foreign espionage and sabotage operations within its borders.
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18 AprMonitorX

The message adds the specific provinces where the arrests occurred: East Azerbaijan, Kerman, and Mazandaran.

18 AprEnemy Watch — Official

The message provides new details on the judicial crackdown, naming specific celebrities and athletes whose assets were seized and stating 63 individuals were targeted.

18 AprAlHaq News | English - Middle East & Geopolitics

The IRGC provided new details, specifying the provinces targeted (East Azerbaijan, Kerman, Mazandaran) and the total number of arrests (127 people).

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