The five ians detained in Thursday's raid in Irbil are connected to 's Revolutionary Guard Corps's so-called Qods Force, or "Jerusalem Force" (IRGC-QF), an organization known for providing funds, weapons, improvised explosive device technology and training to extremist groups attempting to destabilize the Government of Iraq and attack Coalition forces.
According to the coalition press release, the facility in which the Qods Force agents were captured was an ian liaison office, but it did not enjoy the diplomatic status of a consulate.
's interference in Iraq has been ongoing since the Baghdad fell. In November 2004, U.S. News published this article based, detailing 's role in destabilizing Iraq.
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