Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence announced on Wednesday that it has neutralized 111 monarchist cells across 26 provinces and arrested several individuals accused of spying for the United States and the Israeli regime, seizing large shipments of combat weapons and satellite communication equipment in the process.

In a statement detailing recent operations, the Ministry of Intelligence (known as the "Unknown Soldiers of Imam Zaman") reported the pre-emptive dismantling of 111 monarchist cells. These groups were planning to incite unrest during the upcoming "Chaharshanbe Suri" (the traditional end-of-year fire festival). Authorities confirmed the seizure of a significant cache of firearms, cold weapons, tasers, and batons from those detained.

In a separate counter-espionage operation, security forces identified and arrested four individuals in the provinces of Hamadan and West Azerbaijan. The Ministry described them as "spies for the U.S. regime and its proxy services," accusing them of collecting and reporting the coordinates of security headquarters, military equipment, and the deployment locations of Iranian law enforcement to foreign entities.

The report further highlighted the interception of two major shipments of combat weaponry intended for "street riots." The seized inventory included 29 handguns, two AK-47 assault rifles, and 58 ammunitions.

Additionally, 21 individuals were taken into custody for sending images and sensitive information to the London-based "Iran International" network.

On the technological front, the Ministry announced the discovery and seizure of 350 Starlink satellite terminals. The devices were intercepted while being smuggled into the country to provide unfiltered internet access.

M.Majdi - Mahboubeh Habibi