Iran arrests 20 spies connected to Israel

GateUser-bd883c58 · 2026-03-15T11:54:55+00:00

On the 15th local time, the prosecutor of West Azerbaijan Province in Iran stated that security departments successfully cracked down on several spy mercenary networks linked to Israel in cities such as Urmia in the province. According to the briefing, a total of 20 members have been formally arrested and detained.Iran claimed that investigations revealed that these suspects were engaged in long-term activities damaging Iran's national security, primarily including collecting and sending detailed geographic coordinates and relevant parameters of Iran's military, police, and security facilities to Israel. (CCTV reporters Yu Peng and Li Jiannan)©2026 China Media Group. All rights reserved. Without permission, please do not reprint or use.

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2026-03-15 11:54:55

On the 15th local time, the Prosecutor General of West Azerbaijan Province in Iran stated that security forces successfully dismantled several espionage mercenary networks related to Israel in Urmia and other areas of the province. According to reports, a total of 20 members have been officially arrested and detained.

Iranian authorities said that investigations show these suspects have long been engaged in activities harmful to Iran’s national security, mainly including collecting and transmitting detailed geographic coordinates and related parameters of Iran’s military, police, and security facilities to Israel. (Reporters Yu Peng and Li Jiannan from CCTV)

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