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Alavi: The designer of the Tehran attacks was killed with the help of cooperating intelligence services

May 31, 2026 May 31, 2026 4 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Iran's Minister of Intelligence announced the death of the commander behind the recent Tehran attacks, stating he was killed with the help of foreign intelligence services after fleeing the country. Additionally, 42 to 43 individuals have been arrested in connection with the attacks, which resulted in 17 deaths and 52 injuries. This situation highlights ongoing security challenges and the Iranian government's efforts to counter terrorism.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The killing of the Tehran attacks' commander signifies a significant intelligence operation by Iran.

👥 Key Players

Mahmoud Alavi (محمود علوی) QUOTED
Minister of Intelligence
"Alavi also reported the arrest of '42 or 43' individuals over the past three days."
Ali Akbar Ghorosi (علی اکبر غروسی) QUOTED
Head of Judiciary in Kurdistan Province
"Through precise intelligence and security monitoring, six individuals who had definite connections with the perpetrators of the terrorist incident in Tehran were identified and arrested."

⚡ Actions

Iranian Intelligence ARREST 42 or 43 individuals
"Alavi also reported the arrest of '42 or 43' individuals over the past three days."
Confidence: 90%
Mahmoud Alavi ANNOUNCE the commander of the Tehran attacks
"the 'main designer and commander' of the attacks in Tehran on Wednesday was killed on Sunday."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian intelligence forces KILL the commander of the Tehran attacks
"Iranian intelligence forces 'killed him with the cooperation of friendly and allied intelligence services.'"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Iran's Intelligence Minister announced the killing of the Tehran attacks' commander with foreign intelligence help.

  • Iranian Intelligence arrest 42 or 43 individuals
  • Mahmoud Alavi announce the commander of the Tehran attacks
  • Iranian intelligence forces kill the commander of the Tehran attacks

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it demonstrates Iran's capability to respond to terrorist threats.
🌍 Regional: Because it may affect Iran's relations with neighboring countries involved in intelligence cooperation.
🌐 International: Because it highlights ongoing threats from ISIS and Iran's counter-terrorism efforts.

📚 Background

The killing of the Tehran attacks' commander signifies a significant intelligence operation by Iran.

📝 Key Evidence

"the 'main designer and commander' of the attacks in Tehran on Wednesday was killed on Sunday."
→ This proves the action taken against the commander of the Tehran attacks.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 70%
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The Iranian Minister of Intelligence states that the individual referred to as the "designer and commander" of the Tehran attacks was killed "after he left the country" with the assistance of "cooperating intelligence services." Mahmoud Alavi also reported the arrest of "42 or 43" individuals over the past three days. On the night of June 20, he stated on Iranian state television that the "main designer and commander" of the attacks in Tehran on Wednesday was killed on Sunday. He mentioned that the person who commanded the attackers on the Iranian Parliament and the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini was "stationed in border areas" and left the country after the attackers were killed. He added that Iranian intelligence forces "killed him with the cooperation of friendly and allied intelligence services." Alavi did not specify where or how the individual referred to as the commander of the Tehran attacks was identified and killed, nor did he name the "cooperating intelligence services" that assisted Iran. Considering the Minister's remarks about this individual's exit from border areas, it seems that the term "cooperating" refers to intelligence services in a neighboring country. In another part of his statements, the Iranian Minister of Intelligence said that "over the past three days," several individuals who were "related to the operations were targeted" and "some others who were not connected to the operations were also monitored." Alavi added that "42 or 43 individuals" were arrested and that their "safe house in Kermanshah was identified." According to the Minister, "another safe house" where the attackers were present was "targeted, and the brother of one of them, who was more dangerous than the others, was arrested." He did not provide further details about the second "safe house." In another part of his televised interview, the Iranian Minister of Intelligence stated that "in the past three and a half years, we have prevented many terrorist attacks, and despite terrorist incidents occurring in various countries, there have not been many reports of such incidents in our country." Alavi also mentioned that in the past May, the number of "discovered terrorist teams had reached a daily basis," which was surprising for his ministry, as "in previous years, we discovered a terrorist team every two weeks or once a week." During the Tehran attacks on the Iranian Parliament and the tomb of Ayatollah Khomeini, five attackers killed 17 citizens and injured 52 others through shooting and suicide bombings. Previously, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence stated that all five attackers were Iranian but had been "recruited by ISIS outside of Iran" and had participated in battles in Iraq and Syria on behalf of this group. On Sunday, the head of the judiciary in Kurdistan province also reported the arrest of six individuals in connection with the Tehran attacks. According to Tasnim News Agency, Ali Akbar Ghorosi stated: "Through precise intelligence and security monitoring, six individuals who had definite connections with the perpetrators of the terrorist incident in Tehran on Wednesday were identified and arrested." He added: "Several others have also been identified and are being pursued and will be arrested soon." In recent days, Iranian security and law enforcement officials have reported the arrest of several individuals in various parts of Iran, including arrests in Alborz province and Fars province. However, in cases such as the arrests in Fars province, judicial officials stated that the connection of the detainees to the Tehran attackers "is still unclear." Yesterday, Tehran security police announced that they had found the "vehicle of the attackers" involved in the Tehran incidents. The information center of the Greater Tehran police stated that this vehicle was found in "one of the central areas of Tehran." Tehran police stated that investigations in this regard are still ongoing, and "in the coming days, more details about this incident will be communicated to the public." In this context, a video of the attackers from the Tehran incidents was released by a network affiliated with ISIS two days after the attacks. Khamenei expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Iran, in a letter to the United Nations, implicitly implicated Saudi Arabia in the Tehran attacks. The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence reported the arrest of "41 ISIS members" in various provinces. 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