TEHRAN An Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) operation has actually broken up an espionage network in southwestern Khuzestan province, with ties to a Persian Gulf intelligence service.According to a declaration from the public relations office of IRGC Intelligence in Khuzestan, the foreign-linked network was engaged in event sensitive info from tactical sites.The statement indicated that members of this spy network were apprehended on Friday and handed over to judicial authorities for further action.
It did not specify which Persian Gulf country had employed the spies.This operation is part of a more comprehensive pattern of IRGC activities targeted at countering espionage.In September 2024, the IRGC revealed the arrest of a network of 12 individuals implicated of spying for the Israeli routine, with activities spread throughout six provinces.Additionally, in November of the same year, another operation resulted in the arrest of 7 presumed spies in Sistan and Baluchistan, linked to activities against Irans security.