Iranian authorities warn against ‘fifth column’, as no signs of war abating

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maziar MotamediMarch 7, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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Amidst an ongoing war with the United States and Israel, Iranian authorities are warning against internal threats, accusing "American-Zionist mercenaries" of aiding the enemy. The Intelligence Ministry urged citizens on Saturday to report suspicious activity via phone and local messaging services, as global internet access remains restricted. These warnings come as the war enters its second week, following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in initial strikes. The government is also jamming foreign-based Persian-language channels, accusing them of advocating regime change. The police force is sending mass text messages to the Iranian people.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Islamic Iran 40% Mehrabad International Airport 40% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 60% US-Israel War 60% Tehran ×270% United States 70% Israel ×270% Ministry of Intelligence ×280% Iran ×890%

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war 100% national security 80% fifth column 80% suspicious activity 70% internet blackout 70% state media 60% terrorist 50% regime change 50% strikes 40%

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Very Negative

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Iran

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