Iran’s defense minister says the country has reached a new level of maturity in its space program following the successful launch of three domestically built satellites late last month.

The Iranian foreign minister says no country is allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of independent states.

Iranian security officials say more than 100 people have been arrested in several provinces in connection with recent riots, while senior officials cited foreign involvement, including the United States and Israel, for turning economic protests into violent disturbances.

Social media platforms have been flooded with reactions from users condemning the ongoing riots in Iran, with users denouncing foreign spy agencies for orchestrating the unrest.

Police say calm has returned to cities across Iran following a wave of riots, as senior officials said armed groups, foreign-backed elements and terrorist actors were orchestrating violence, arson attacks and assaults on public infrastructure.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has emerged much stronger following the 12-day war that was imposed on it by the Israeli regime and the United States in June.

Iran’s top security official says security forces and the judiciary are prepared to respond “in the strongest manner” to foreign-linked individuals involved in armed violence and organized attacks.