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Iran Arrests 97 Alleged 'Soldiers of Israel' Amid War Crackdown

3/20/2026

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Iran's intelligence ministry arrested 97 individuals described as 'soldiers of Israel' in a sweep.
The sweep has detained hundreds since war began for alleged ties to Israel and the U.S.
Earlier, 41 people were arrested for sending videos to foreign media.
The arrests followed the assassination of Esmaeil Khatib, Iran's intelligence minister, in an Israeli strike.
The ministry has expanded its role to monitor communications and identify protest organizers.

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Iran's intelligence ministry arrested 97 individuals described as 'soldiers of Israel' in a sweep.
The sweep has detained hundreds since war began for alleged ties to Israel and the U.S.
Earlier, 41 people were arrested for sending videos to foreign media.
The arrests followed the assassination of Esmaeil Khatib, Iran's intelligence minister, in an Israeli strike.
The ministry has expanded its role to monitor communications and identify protest organizers.