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Syria Claims Arrests of IRGC-Linked Operatives Near Iraq Border

In a rare development that may hint at quiet coordination with Israel, Syrian authorities announced Monday morning the arrest of several suspects allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) near the Iraqi border. The announcement comes just days after Israeli forces apprehended Quds Force-backed operatives in southern Syria, raising speculation over a shared interest in curbing Iranian influence. Syrian state media offered no further details, but regional analysts suggest the move reflects growing unease in Damascus over Iran’s destabilizing activities.