Iran announces arrest of Israeli intelligence agents

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (YPA) – The Counter-Espionage Department of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security revealed on Tuesday the arrest of a network of agents of the Israeli intelligence service “Mossad”.

The operation also resulted in the seizure of a large shipment of weapons and equipment on the western borders of the country, according to a statement issued by director general of the department.

He pointed out that “these Mossad agents were intending to use this equipment to carry out assassinations and riots during gatherings.

“The Zionist entity had intended to carry out acts of sabotage during the election period several times in various regions of the country, but these terrorist acts of sabotage were prevented from occurring,” the Iranian official said.

YPA