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IRGC Dismantles Militant Teams Amid Ongoing Protests

1/15/2026

Summary

Story summary

National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani condemned a 'destructive and organized network' exploiting protests for violent ends, likening them to Daesh tactics and urging a separation of peaceful protests from rioting amid economic frustration.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported dismantling militant teams linked to Israel and seizing weapons.
The regime declared three days of mourning for security personnel killed in the unrest.
Protests persist amid rising tensions.

History

Historical Context

The 2009 Iranian presidential election sparked widespread protests after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's controversial victory, with opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi claiming electoral fraud. Protests erupted on June 13, escalating into the Green Movement, which saw millions rally against the regime. The government responded violently, detaining over 4,000 protesters and accusing foreign entities of inciting unrest, a pattern that continues to resonate in today's protests fueled by economic grievances.

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Story summary

National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani condemned a 'destructive and organized network' exploiting protests for violent ends, likening them to Daesh tactics and urging a separation of peaceful protests from rioting amid economic frustration.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported dismantling militant teams linked to Israel and seizing weapons.
The regime declared three days of mourning for security personnel killed in the unrest.
Protests persist amid rising tensions.

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