Intelligence forces arrest 39 mercenaries linked to terror groups, Israel in Tehran

Iran's Intelligence Ministry says its forces have identified and arrested 39 mercenaries recruited by terror factions and the Zionist regime Tehran who were attempting to carry out activities against national security amid the US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Intelligence announced the apprehension of 27 individuals working for two terrorist groups, adding that one of these operatives was attempting to set up an operational cell in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan. The individual intended to instigate insecurity and disorder using seized weapons but was captured before carrying out his plan, it added.

According to the ministry, 49 handmade explosive devices, two AK-47 assault rifles, 16 handguns, 50 bullet magazines, 1,500 cartridges, electric shockers, tear gas canisters, Molotov cocktails, a large quantity of combustible materials used for making bombs, and seven Starlink satellite internet terminals were confiscated from their hideouts.

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The announcement added that two of the apprehended elements were Israel-hired mercenaries operating on social media platforms in an attempt to instigate public disorder and civil disturbance against the Islamic Republic and in favor of "Zionist child-killers."

Other captured individuals had been appointed to disclose the positions of security forces to the enemy and to the spy network "Iran International" television.

The US and Israel launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and hundreds of civilians.

In response, the Iranian armed forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting US bases in the region and Israeli positions in the occupied territories with waves of missile strikes and drone attacks.

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