Iran arrests 21 Mossad-linked operatives in Kerman

Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced the arrest of 21 individuals linked to the Zionist regime's spy and terrorist service, Mossad, in a series of intelligence operations conducted by the General Intelligence Directorate of Kerman Province. The arrests were part of ongoing efforts to counter espionage activities targeting sensitive and classified centers in the military and defense sectors.

The detained individuals were accused of collecting information from these sensitive centers and transmitting it to Mossad. The ministry did not provide specific details about the nature of the information or the methods used, but emphasized that the operations were carried out with precision and coordination.

In a separate operation, intelligence forces identified and arrested four armed criminals in the province. During the arrests, a number of weapons, including war and hunting ammunition, were discovered and confiscated. The ministry stated that these actions were part of its decisive measures against elements threatening national security.

Additionally, in continuation of actions against those involved in the January 2026 events, which the ministry described as a coup attempt, four weapons were discovered and confiscated from five arrested armed elements. These individuals were handed over to the judicial system for further investigation. The ministry did not elaborate on the January 2026 events, but they appear to be a reference to a previous security incident.

The Ministry of Intelligence reiterated its commitment to safeguarding national security and vowed to continue its operations against espionage and armed criminal activities. According to Mehr News Agency, the arrests highlight the ongoing security challenges faced by Iran in countering foreign intelligence operations and internal threats.