The military and security situation in South Azerbaijan has reportedly intensified amid new claims by Iranian authorities. The ruling clerical establishment has announced that security forces seized approximately 60,000 automatic weapons in the city of Tabriz, describing the alleged cache as part of a broader plot to destabilize the region. According to official statements, the authorities claim the weapons were smuggled into Iran from Turkey and were intended for use in what they described as an “armed struggle.”

No independent evidence has been presented to substantiate the scale of the seizure or the origin of the weapons, and no details have been provided regarding arrests, specific groups involved, or the timing of the alleged operation. Analysts note that such announcements often coincide with heightened security measures and increased military presence in sensitive regions, raising concerns about potential crackdowns and further restrictions on civil activity. As of now, neither Turkish authorities nor independent observers have commented on the allegations.