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Iran arrests: alleged mossad agents amid unrest

Date: 2026-01-19 AD

Iran Reports Arrests of Alleged Mossad Agents Linked to Protests

Iranian authorities reported the arrest of an alleged affiliate of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service during ongoing protests, claiming the individual was operating covertly among rioters in Tehran. Iranian state media cited confessions alleging recruitment and communication with the foreign intelligence service. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Separately, Tehran’s Revolutionary Guards have released claims that a list of up to 600 alleged Mossad agents are present within the country and involved in unrest, including names from multiple countries. These claims come amid Iran’s broader narrative that foreign influence is driving domestic instability. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Iran’s judiciary has also previously confirmed arrests of accused Mossad operatives, with state media emphasizing ongoing investigations and warnings of severe penalties for espionage. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}