Iran Invaded!

Alas, the animal kingdom's invasion of Iran continues. After an initial wave of aerial pigeon-based reconnaissance, pathfinder-trained squirrels are now being stopped at the border:

In one of the more amazing stories I've read, it was recently reported that Iranian police jailed 14 squirrels -- for spying.
Yes, you read that right; spying. It seems that the fluffy rodents, who weigh approximately a pound-and-a-half each, were hanging around near the Iranian border, equipped with eavesdropping devices.
'I have heard about it, but I do not have precise information,' replied the national police chief when asked to confirm the story.
Allegedly, the furry animals were equipped with modern technology including GPS units, cameras, and listening devices. The report also said that the squirrels were trained for espionage and information-gathering and are believed to have been sent to Iran by Israel. The original reports came from the official Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

Oi! And money quote is further down in the article:

"The story is nuts," said a foreign office source.

By: Widow 6-7 Secret Squirrel!