The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has announced the detention of 111 individuals across 26 provinces, whom the authorities claim are linked to “monarchist cells.” The official statement asserts that these individuals have become part of an “American-Zionist” conspiracy aimed at undermining the country’s national security.

During the operation, various items were seized, including firearms and cold weapons, stun guns, batons, spray paint cans, leaflets, and balaclavas used to conceal identities.

Iranian authorities express concerns about a possible resurgence of opposition demonstrations. The heir to the Iranian throne, Prince Reza Pahlavi, has become a symbol of the opposition, supporting US and Israeli strikes against Iran and urging his supporters to take to the streets to overthrow the ayatollahs.