Iran’s intelligence services have arrested 26 individuals accused of collaborating with Israel, just days after a ceasefire brought a temporary halt to a deadly 12-day conflict between the two arch-rivals. The arrests were announced on Wednesday by Iranian state media, which claimed the detainees were involved in sabotage and spreading unrest.
According to the Fars news agency, the suspects were apprehended by the Intelligence Organization of the Hazrat Vali Asr Corps and had allegedly participated in anti-security activities during the conflict. Authorities claimed most of the arrested individuals have confessed to their roles in actions “imposed by the Zionist regime,” including spreading public panic and carrying out acts of sabotage.
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The crackdown came hours after Israeli military chief General Eyal Zamir publicly revealed that Israeli commandos had secretly operated inside Iran during the recent war. In a televised address, Zamir claimed Israel achieved “full control” over Iranian airspace and praised the coordination between Israeli air and ground units for enabling deep infiltration missions.
Adding to the tension, Iran also confirmed the execution of three men accused of spying for Israel. While Tehran frequently reports arrests and executions of alleged foreign agents, the timing following Israel’s public admission of operations inside Iran underscores the severity of the ongoing shadow war.
Despite the ceasefire, both nations continue to claim strategic success, with observers warning that the conflict may only be paused—not resolved—as covert operations and retaliatory actions escalate.
