Dec 31, 2025, 10:30 PM

7 rioters linked with adversary groups detained in Iran

7 rioters linked with adversary groups detained in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – An informed source in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced Wednesday the identification and arrest of 7 elements affiliated with adversary groups based in the Western countries.

According to the source, 5 of the detainees were in contact with the Monarchist groups based in the United States, and 2 others were affiliated with adversary groups based in Europe.

Also, 100 smuggled pistols that had infiltrated into the country under the guise of authorized border porters' goods were discovered and the elements who brought these weapons were also arrested.

According to initial investigations, the mission of those elements was to incite violence during the recent protest rallies in the country.

Iranian traders and shopkeepers staged protests for a second day on Monday after the country’s currency lost its value against foreign currencies.

President Masoud Pezeshkian administration held a meeting with the representatives of traders and shopkeepers and listened to their grievances and took some economic measures in line with their demands.

MNA

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