Qatar has announced the arrest of two cells operating for Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to the Qatar News Agency (QNA).
Ten suspects were arrested in the cells, with seven assigned to spy on vital and military facilities in Qatar, while three were tasked with carrying out sabotage operations.
During interrogation, the suspects admitted their affiliation with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and that they had been tasked with espionage missions and sabotage activities, QNA reported.
Regional Context
The arrests come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran launching multiple attacks on Qatar and other Gulf Arab states since Saturday.
The attacks followed a incident on Saturday when Iran was attacked by the United States and Israel.
The Qatar News Agency stated that the suspects’ interrogation revealed their involvement with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Source: Qatar News Agency
