Iran Intelligence Ministry arrests 18 mercenaries of terrorist Iran International TV channel

Iran's Intelligence Ministry has conducted a significant operation against what it describes as a terrorist media network.

“Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says it has identified and arrested 18 mercenaries of the terrorist “Iran International” television channel”

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The ministry arrested 18 individuals allegedly working for Iran International television channel.

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According to the ministry's statement on Sunday, these detainees were identified as mercenaries employed by an Israeli-affiliated media outlet.

Legal proceedings have been initiated against an additional 21 mercenaries.

Authorities indicate that their actions against such operatives will continue firmly.

The operation reflects Iran's ongoing concerns about foreign media entities operating within or targeting Iran.

The detained individuals are accused of engaging in intelligence-gathering activities under the guise of media work.

They allegedly targeted sensitive locations during crisis situations.

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Intelligence officials claim the mercenaries sent photographs of areas bombed by the 'American-Israeli enemy' to their media network handlers.

The detainees reportedly documented information about emergency aid workers' locations.

They also transmitted details about rescue and relief operations.

Iranian authorities characterize these activities as coordinated intelligence operations designed to monitor and disrupt humanitarian and military response efforts.

Iran International television is identified by Iranian authorities as an Israeli-affiliated media network.

“Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says it has identified and arrested 18 mercenaries of the terrorist “Iran International” television channel”

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The channel has become a focal point in Iran's security concerns regarding foreign media operations.

The ministry's designation of the channel as a 'terrorist' entity reflects Iran's broader stance toward media outlets aligned with hostile foreign interests.

This operation follows a pattern of targeting what authorities describe as intelligence activities disguised as journalism.

The government's firm stance suggests continued vigilance against perceived foreign interference.

Particular attention is given to entities connected to what Iran considers its regional adversaries.

Legal implications extend beyond the immediate detainees.

Authorities have initiated proceedings against 21 additional individuals connected to the same intelligence operation.

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The ministry's emphasis that 'procedures will continue firmly' indicates a comprehensive approach.

This suggests a coordinated foreign intelligence network operating under journalistic cover.

The development comes amid heightened tensions with the 'American-Israeli enemy'.

Media-related security operations may be part of a broader strategic response to external threats.

The scale involving 39 total targets underscores the seriousness of these alleged activities.