A deadly clash erupted near Tehran’s Motahari Complex as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it killed over 100 MEK fighters during an alleged infiltration attempt. Tensions escalated sharply in Tehran this week after Iranian authorities reported a deadly security operation near one of the capital’s most tightly protected government zones. Deadly Encounter Near Supreme Leader’s ComplexIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that at least 100 fighters linked to the Mujahideen-e-Khalq were killed during an armed confrontation close to the Motahari Complex in Tehran. Heightened Security Across TehranIn the aftermath of the fighting, witnesses reported a strong security presence and increased ambulance activity around the Motahari Complex. Al Akhbar characterised the episode as one of the most complex operations attributed to the MEK in recent years.

Source: dna February 26, 2026 05:22 UTC