Event Brief
Iran detains 97 accused of ties to Israel
Filed: Mar 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: Iran has arrested 97 individuals it claims are linked to Israel amid a crackdown following the assassination of its intelligence minister.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: detained 97 people
WHEN: Mar 19, 2026 at 3:49 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: following the assassination of intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib
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