Folks attend a gathering to help Iran’s Armed Forces, after U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia Information Company) through REUTERS
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s intelligence companies have arrested 26 individuals, accusing them of collaborating with Israel, state media Fars information company reported, days after a ceasefire between the 2 international locations was introduced.
“These people had been recognized as operatives and deceived members within the current imposed struggle by the Zionist regime have been arrested by the Intelligence Group of the Hazrat Vali Asr Corps,” Iranian state media Fars information company stated on Wednesday.
“Most of them have confessed to their actions, together with anti-security actions, spreading public anxiousness, and acts of sabotage,” it added, citing an announcement by the organisation.
The arrest got here after Israel’s army chief stated Wednesday that its commandos had operated secretly inside Iran through the international locations’ 12-day struggle, as its spy chief additionally hailed help from US intelligence.
“We achieved full management over Iranian airspace and in each location the place we selected to function,” Israeli chief of workers Eyal Zamir had stated in a televised tackle.
“This was made doable due to, amongst different issues, coordination and tactical deception carried out by our air power and floor commando items,” he added.
“The forces operated in secret deep inside enemy territory and created operational freedom of motion for us.”
Iran stated Wednesday that it executed three males accused of spying for Israel.
READ: Iran hangs 3 males accused of spying for Israel – judiciary
Tehran commonly publicizes the arrest and execution of brokers suspected of working for international intelligence companies, together with its arch-foe Israel.
Each international locations have claimed victory within the battle since a ceasefire went into impact on Tuesday.
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