Iran Detains 39 Suspects Over Security Disruptions and Vandalism

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

SAEDNEWS: Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence says it has identified and arrested 39 key figures and individuals allegedly involved in creating insecurity and damaging public and private property in Qazvin Province.

Iran Detains 39 Suspects Over Security Disruptions and Vandalism

According to Saednews, In a statement issued on Monday, the ministry announced that 39 individuals, organized into eight separate groups, had been identified and arrested in Qazvin Province during operations targeting individuals accused of undermining public security and damaging public and private property. The ministry described the suspects as mercenaries of the American-Zionist enemy.

According to the statement, during last winter’s unrest, the suspects allegedly damaged property and threatened public safety by destroying and setting fire to residential homes, major stores, banks, public and private vehicles, and gas stations. They were also accused of looting government property and commercial establishments.