Iran's strong opposition to the US-brokered Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal highlights regional power struggles, with Tehran fearing loss of strategic influence.
The Persian-language news network said the campaign is part of a coordinated effort by Iranian authorities to silence dissent and intimidate the press.
Iranian media claimed Mossad had promised the scientist a foreign passport should he complete a long-term collaboration, after meeting five times in Vienna.
Iranian authorities say they tried to prevent family separations but admit the post-war rush split some families. Students were encouraged to leave with relatives under a voluntary return plan.
In doing so, IRGC intends to increase its knowledge on spies working for the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, which may give Iran leverage ahead of nuclear negotiations.
Executions of Iranians convicted of spying for Israel have significantly increased this year, with at least eight death sentences carried out in recent months.
Larijani is a seasoned conservative and confidant of Khamenei.
The closure of banks, government offices and other public buildings will affect the provinces of Mazandaran, Markazi, Yazd, Semnan, Kermanshah and Razavi Khorasan, along with the capital.
Even before the conflict, Tehran estimated it needed more than $500 billion in foreign investment just to modernize outdated roads, grids, and ports, but now, resources would go to rebuilding.
The defense council will be chaired by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and consists of the heads of the three government branches, senior armed forces commanders, and relevant ministries.
One month after Israeli strikes cripple Iranian air defenses, Khamenei turns to old playbook with new power center.
