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Turkey: Spy Ring with Iranian Connections Dismantled - Cyprus Also in Focus

Published January 28, 2026, 18:14
Turkey: Spy Ring with Iranian Connections Dismantled - Cyprus Also in Focus

Turkish authorities have dismantled a spy ring with connections to Iran, arresting six individuals in five Turkish provinces. The network is accused of collecting sensitive military and security information, as well as preparing potential attacks, including reconnaissance of the Incirlik Air Base. According to Turkish authorities, the network was guided by Iranian intelligence officials and planned to transport armed drones from Turkey to Cyprus, even to the Republic of Cyprus. The suspects have been arrested and detained, charged with obtaining classified state information.