The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) intelligence forces arrested a cell linked to the Zionist entity’s Mossad spy service in the country’s northeast, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
The IRGC division in Khorasan Razavi announced in a statement that its intelligence forces have carried out a targeted operation in the province, successfully identifying and arresting eight operatives affiliated with Mossad.
The cell was involved in hostile operations during the 12-day Israeli-US war on Iran in June, according to Iranian media.
The team had been involved in sending the coordinates of vital and sensitive facilities, as well as information on prominent military figures, to Mossad intelligence officers, the statement said.
Iran’s #IRGC forces dismantled a terrorist cell in the country’s northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi on Saturday, arresting 8 agents linked to Israel’s #Mossad spy service.
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The arrested elements were planning to design and carry out operations against civilian and military officials, as well as to sabotage key facilities in the holy city of Mashhad. The network had in its possession materials for making launchers, bombs, explosives, and improvised explosive devices, which were confiscated, according to the IRGC statement.
The arrestees were in contact with separatist groups as well, it added.
The IRGC emphasized that the arrests highlight the vigilance and operational readiness of its intelligence units in safeguarding national security against foreign espionage and sabotage efforts.
Source: Iranian media
