35 Suspected Traitors Arrested in Western Iran Province

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 29 - The Iranian Tasnim News Agency reported on the 29th, citing the police in Lorestan Province in western Iran, that since the United States and Israel launched military actions against Iran, 35 individuals suspected of treason have been arrested in the province.

The report stated that among them, 16 were arrested for illegally photographing sensitive and military sites and for connections with hostile media networks, while the remaining 19 were arrested for spreading rumors and creating panic.

Additionally, the Iranian Mehr News Agency reported on the 29th, citing Iranian intelligence sources, that 6 "mercenaries of the Zionist regime" were arrested in East Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Informational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Information Operations / Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
35 individuals
Activity
Arrests of suspected traitors
Location
Lorestan Province · East Azerbaijan Province · Iran
Unit
Iranian Police, Iranian Intelligence Ministry
Time
March 29, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

Iranian authorities arrested 35 individuals in Lorestan Province on March 29, 2023, for suspected treason. Among them, 16 were detained for illegally filming sensitive military locations and links to hostile media, while 19 were arrested for spreading rumors. Additionally, 6 mercenaries associated with the 'Zionist regime' were captured in East Azerbaijan Province.

Key Facts
  • 35 individuals arrested in Lorestan Province for treason-related activities.
  • 16 arrested for illegal filming of sensitive military sites and connections to hostile media.
  • 19 arrested for spreading rumors and causing panic.
  • 6 mercenaries of the 'Zionist regime' arrested in East Azerbaijan Province.