Iranian police arrest 85 personnel hired by US and Israeli intelligence agencies

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 7 - According to reports from Tasnim News Agency and several other Iranian media on the 7th, Ahmad-Reza Radan, the commander of Iran's security forces, stated that the Iranian police dismantled a large network affiliated with enemy intelligence agencies, arresting 85 personnel working for the United States and Israel within Iran.

Radan mentioned that this network was spread across 25 provinces in Iran, with its members collecting and sending sensitive information to the United States and Israel, including the locations of civilian facilities, checkpoints, and security forces. The police also seized professional electronic equipment, Starlink devices, weapons, and ammunition.

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Informational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Information Operations / Military Operations
SALUTE Report
Size
85 individuals
Activity
Iranian police dismantled a large network of operatives working for U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies, arresting 85 personnel
Location
Iran
Unit
Iranian Police
Time
April 7, 2023
Equipment
specialized electronic equipmentStarlink devicesweapons and ammunition
Summary

Iranian police dismantled a large network of 85 operatives working for U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies on April 7, 2023. The network, which spanned 25 provinces, was involved in collecting sensitive information and sending it to foreign entities. During the operation, police seized specialized electronic equipment, Starlink devices, and weapons.

Key Facts
  • Iranian police arrested 85 operatives working for U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies.
  • The network was active across 25 provinces in Iran.
  • Sensitive information was collected and sent to foreign intelligence agencies.
  • Specialized electronic equipment and weapons were seized during the operation.
  • The operation was led by Iranian police forces.