As the widespread repression of citizens continues across different parts of Iran, the intelligence and law enforcement bodies of Iran’s regime have announced the arrest of dozens more citizens; allegations once again raised with accusations such as ties to enemies and espionage.
The IRGC Intelligence Organization announced that 123 people have been arrested in the provinces of Hamedan, Semnan, and Gilan on charges of links to anti-government networks, Israel, and foreign-based media outlets.
According to this claim, 18 people were arrested in Hamedan as part of several networks that were allegedly involved in collecting and transmitting information from sensitive sites and planning sabotage operations, and weapons and ammunition were also reportedly discovered from them.
Repression and Human Rights Violations in Iran – February 2026
In Semnan, two people were also arrested on charges of links to Israel’s intelligence service, and according to this institution’s claim, they had been in contact with intelligence officers and transmitting information during the 12-day war.
In Gilan, 102 people were also arrested, whom the IRGC claims intended to create insecurity and carry out sabotage acts, and IRGC Intelligence says it detained them before any action took place. It is also claimed that four of these individuals, in addition to sending information, were providing online instruction on violent acts.
The report also claims that about 100 other newly recruited individuals linked to opposition groups have been subjected to what are described as “guidance measures.”
At the same time, the Law Enforcement Command of Iran’s regime also announced the identification of another network and the arrest of 50 people; individuals who, according to police claims, were facilitating targeting and attacks by sending the locations of sensitive sites including infrastructure facilities, inspection checkpoints, and troop deployment positions.
Police also stated that communication equipment, satellite devices, weapons, and ammunition were discovered and confiscated during these operations.
The Office of the Prosecutor General in East Azerbaijan province has also reported the filing of 10 cases on charges of espionage for the benefit of the United States and Israel during the recent events.
As this security atmosphere continues, the Social Affairs and Crime Prevention Department of Tehran Province’s Judiciary also warned that any direct or indirect cooperation with countries described by this body as hostile could be met with severe punishments.
