Accessibility links

Breaking News

Iran Says More Than 30 Terrorist Suspects Arrested


Iran says more than 30 terrorist suspects have been recently arrested in the country.

Intelligence Minister Mahmud Alavi said on November 10 that “more than 20 terrorist elements" were detained at the borders before crossing into Iraq to join militants there and in Syria.

He said more than 10 suspects have been arrested in several provinces -- including Mazandaran and Sistan-Baluchistan -- for planning alleged terrorist attacks.

Alavi added that Russia’s air campaign in Syria has increased the pressure on Iran to maintain security.

“The pressure on the terrorist current caused by Russia’s military campaign has led enemies to increase their attempts to challenge the security of the Islamic republic,” Alavi was quoted as saying.

Iran supports the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with financial and military aid.

Tehran refers to all anti-Assad groups, including moderate groups and the extremist Islamic State group, as terrorists.

Iranian authorities often announce the arrests of terror suspects without releasing details.

With reporting by AP, IRNA, and ISNA
  • 16x9 Image

    RFE/RL

    RFE/RL journalists report the news in 27 languages in 23 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate.

RFE/RL has been declared an "undesirable organization" by the Russian government.

If you are in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine and hold a Russian passport or are a stateless person residing permanently in Russia or the Russia-controlled parts of Ukraine, please note that you could face fines or imprisonment for sharing, liking, commenting on, or saving our content, or for contacting us.

To find out more, click here.

XS
SM
MD
LG