00:16Iran says it has uncovered what it describes as a major Israeli intelligence network operating
00:24inside the country, announcing a series of arrests linked to alleged espionage and national
00:31security threats. On August 6, Iran's Ministry of Intelligence said security forces detained
00:39multiple suspects in the southeastern province of Kerman, accusing them of working with Israel's
00:46Mossad intelligence agency. According to Iranian authorities, 21 individuals were arrested for
00:54allegedly gathering and transmitting intelligence on sensitive military installations and air
01:01defense facilities. Officials also announced the arrest of four members of an armed group,
01:08saying military-grade weapons and ammunition were seized during the operation. In a separate
01:15development, Iranian authorities said five additional suspects were detained over an alleged
01:22coup plot, with more military-grade weapons reportedly confiscated. However, the exact number of arrests
01:30remains unclear. While several Iranian state-affiliated reports referred to 21 Mossad-linked suspects,
01:39the independent Persian-language outlet Iran International reported that authorities announced 30 arrests in
01:48total. According to that report, the detainees were accused not only of alleged Mossad links and
01:55intelligence gathering, but also of participating in protests that took place between December 2025 and
02:03January 2026. Iranian officials said all of those arrested have been referred to the judiciary, adding that
02:12investigations are continuing. No identities of the detainees have been released publicly, and authorities have not
02:20provided detailed evidence to support the espionage allegations. As of now, the claims have not been
02:28independently verified, and Israel has not commented on the accusations. Mossad rarely responds publicly to such
02:36reports. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows a pattern of previous Iranian
02:44statements claiming to have dismantled alleged Israeli spy networks operating inside the country. Analysts note that
02:53Iranian authorities have repeatedly announced similar arrests in recent years, particularly during periods of
03:01increased security concerns or domestic unrest. Because access to official evidence is limited, outside
03:09verification of the allegations remains difficult. For now, the investigation remains ongoing, and further
03:17further details are expected as Iranian authorities release additional information.
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