Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has arrested nearly 240 people in the western provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah on charges including espionage and activities against national security.
According to the IRGC, the arrests were part of a broader security operation targeting individuals allegedly linked to foreign intelligence services and anti-government groups. Authorities claimed some of those detained were involved in efforts to “create unrest” and gather sensitive information, though specific details about the suspects or evidence were not disclosed.
The operation comes amid heightened tensions in Iran’s border regions, where security forces have previously reported clashes with armed groups and increased surveillance of suspected networks.
Human rights organizations have frequently raised concerns over mass arrests in Iran, citing a lack of transparency and due process. Iranian officials, however, maintain that such actions are necessary to safeguard national security. Further details on the detainees or potential legal proceedings have not yet been made public.
