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 amount 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.