Iran arrests alleged leader of Israel-linked separatist group

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence of Iran has announced the arrest of what it described as the leader of a separatist “terrorist group” allegedly linked to Israel, according to a statement carried by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The statement said the suspect was detained during what officials called a series of “successful operational activities.” Authorities claim the group had been involved in multiple assassination attempts and the planting of explosive devices in several cities across Khuzestan Province, Caliber.Az reports. 

By Sabina Mammadli