Tehran:The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has successfully dismantled a terrorist cell and apprehended several arms smugglers in a series of operations conducted across Kermanshah, Alborz, and Tehran provinces.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the ministry revealed that five separatist terrorists and three arms smugglers have been identified and arrested. The operations were reportedly initiated based on public reports and intelligence surveillance activities.

The five-member terrorist team was allegedly planning to execute attacks in the Tehran, Alborz, and Kermanshah provinces. These plans were said to be under the guidance and coordination of individuals linked to US and Israeli intelligence services.

Additionally, the ministry's statement highlighted the arrest of three individuals involved in an arms trafficking network. This group was intercepted while attempting to smuggle weapons and ammunition into the country from the Kurdistan Region. Authorities confiscated a total of 50 handguns and 100 magazines from the smugglers.