Iran Arrests 111 in Nationwide Raid; Dismantles 'Monarchist Cells' and US Spies

According to the Tasnim News Agency on Wednesday (March 18), a massive security operation conducted across 26 provinces resulted in the arrest of 111 individuals. A "significant" amount of weapons and military equipment was also seized during the raids.

The ministry detailed that the four U.S. spies, arrested in Hamadan and West Azerbaijan provinces, were reportedly providing intelligence on the headquarters, equipment, and troop deployments of Iranian security forces to foreign proxy services. This nationwide crackdown comes amid heightened tensions as Tehran seeks to neutralize internal threats and information leaks following the high-profile assassinations of its top leaders.