In Khuzestan province; Iran police detains 36 people affiliated with US, Israel

Monday, March 16, 2026

SAEDNEWS: The police in Khuzestan Province, southwest Iran, have announced the arrest of 36 individuals for being affiliated with the US and the Israeli regime and planning to conduct acts of sabotage.

In Khuzestan province; Iran police detains 36 people affiliated with US, Israel

According to a statement by Khuzestan Police Department on Sunday, those arrested were collaborating with separatist and extremist groups within the province, and were planning acts of sabotage and intending to align with enemies amidst current wartime conditions.

It further said that three firearms and 45 rounds of live ammunition were seized from those individuals who had been photographing and filming critical sites as part of a pre-planned operation, and had been in connection with the anti-Iran terrorist media network Iran International.