Enemy Sought a “Bloody Conquest” of Iran Using 4,000 Terror Cells

: Friday Prayer Leader of Qorveh

He described the alleged objective of foreign adversaries as a “bloody conquest of Iran” and highlighted what he called the decisive role of disrupting Starlink communications in dismantling a widespread network of armed cells.

Rostami began by honoring the martyrs of recent events and praising the sacrifices of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, the armed forces, and security agencies. He said that the security enjoyed in the country today is the result of their dedication.

Referring to figures released by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, he stated that 3,117 people were killed during the recent unrest, including 690 individuals identified as armed militants and 2,427 innocent victims. Among them, he said, were 200 members of security and emergency services, including Basij, IRGC, police, intelligence personnel, Red Crescent workers, municipal staff, and healthcare workers.
Rostami noted that many civilians were shot at close range and from behind, and that the weapons used were not domestically produced but of foreign origin. He added that some attackers even killed their own wounded.
Objective: Urban Warfare and Preparing Grounds for Foreign Military Intervention
According to Rostami, the unrest was part of a coordinated plan referred to as a “bloody conquest,” intended to achieve two goals:

1. Portraying the Iranian government as responsible for killing civilians through international media.
   Escalating unrest to create conditions for potential military intervention by the United States, Israel, and NATO.

He asserted that 4,000 fifty‑member cells had been organized across various cities, with members mostly between 17 and 23 years old. The leaders of these groups, he stressed, had been trained abroad and relayed instructions to others through online platforms.
Security Forces’ Strategy: Precision and Avoiding Emotional Reaction
Rostami praised Iranian security forces for what he described as a calculated and restrained approach. He said the adversaries expected Iran’s security system to collapse under the scale of events, but instead, intelligence agencies monitored communications, identified command centers, and struck the network early—explaining why some officers appeared unarmed in public scenes to avoid civilian casualties.
Starlink Disruption as a Key Factor
He emphasized that controlling Starlink satellite communications was a major factor in neutralizing the network. When internet access was restricted, he said, hostile groups relied on satellite phones and Starlink terminals. Monitoring these channels, according to Rostami, enabled Iranian specialists to pinpoint locations and connections.
He concluded that the setback suffered by foreign intelligence services—including Mossad and the CIA—was largely due to this disruption.