IRGC Smashes Terrorist Team in Northwest Iran

By Staff, Agencies

The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps’ [IRGC] troops have caught a team of terrorists in Iran’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, a statement said.

According to the public relations department of the IRGC’s Hamze Sayyid al-Shohada Base, its servicemen have arrested a 3-strong team of “anti-Revolution terrorist elements and mercenaries of the global arrogance” in West Azarbaijan.

The anti-Revolution forces had plans to carry out acts of terrorism, the statement said, adding that they have been arrested before having the time to show any reaction.

A considerable number of weapons, communication equipment and ammunition have been seized from the terrorists, it added.

The IRGC is tasked with protecting the country’s northwestern and southeastern borders.