Iran arrests 55 people working for the US and Israel.

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17/03/2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced today that through intelligence monitoring operations, they have identified and arrested 55 individuals "working for Israel and the United States" in the southern province of Hormozgan. The Iranian intelligence department stated today that in recent days, Iranian security personnel have conducted nationwide operations, seizing hundreds of sets of "Starlink" satellite communication equipment sent by the United States and Israel. The announcement pointed out that according to Iranian law, purchasing and using unauthorized "Starlink" equipment is illegal and will face harsher penalties during wartime, especially for individuals associated with hostile forces against Iran.