Seoul's foreign ministry said on Monday that South Korean citizens have been arrested in Iran on suspicion of involvement in criminal smuggling activities. However, the ministry declined to confirm the exact number of detainees. "We can confirm the detention of our citizens in Iran, but we cannot disclose details, including their exact number, for security reasons," a statement said. It is reported that Iranian authorities suspect the detainees of collaborating with international drug cartels. South Korea is in talks with Tehran to ensure humane treatment of the detained and their swift release.
