Cyprus Times

Iran: Arrests of 20 Suspects for Espionage on Behalf of Israel

Published March 15, 2026, 09:07
Iran: Arrests of 20 Suspects for Espionage on Behalf of Israel

Iranian authorities have arrested at least 20 people in the northwest of the country accused of collaborating with Israel. The arrests took place amid heightened tensions and war in the Middle East. The head of the Iranian police warned that "troublemakers" will now be treated as "enemies" and shot, emphasizing that security forces are keeping "a finger on the trigger". Tehran frequently announces arrests of "spies" allegedly working for the US and Israel, while calling on the population to report suspicious activity.