TEHRAN - Iran's Minister of Intelligence extended congratulations to all Iranian citizens for the successful return of their assets, facilitated by the combined efforts of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Judiciary.

In a statement to reporters on Wednesday, Seyyed Esmaeil Khatib praised the commendable actions undertaken by the IRGC and the Judiciary, characterizing their collaboration as "significant."

Khatib also reflected on the occasion of Iranian National Day, highlighting the coordination among various units, which ensured the peaceful observance of Bahman 22 with utmost security measures. 

He expressed confidence that the forthcoming elections will similarly proceed under secure conditions.

Concluding his remarks, Khatib addressed the destabilizing presence of the terrorist group Daesh in the region, asserting their frustration with recent developments. 

He cautioned against the exploitation of this situation by external actors, specifically mentioning the United States and the Zionist regime, who are leveraging the activities of the terrorist group to their advantage.