Increased Worry in Iran over Potential Israeli Spies, with Intelligence Agencies on Alert for Individuals Sporting 'Sunglasses, Caps, and Masks'
Title: Iran's Infiltration Fears Intensify Amidst Mossad Operations
Subtitle: As Iran grapples with the fallout from Israeli strikes, the Islamic Republic becomes increasingly wary of Mossad's widespread network.
In the heart of the Middle East, Iran's capital teems with anxiety after 28 individuals were nabbed for suspected espionage activities in favor of Israel. This fearful atmosphere intensified when a man was publicly executed for similar charges earlier this week, sending a chilling message to any potential collaborators.
Iran's authorities have not only cast a wide net in the capital, but they've also targeted areas across the country. In Isfahan, over 60 people have been apprehended for allegedly spreading pro-Israel sentiment online, causing disturbances to the alleged "psychological security" of Iranian society.
These arrests have taken place as an unsettling revelation emerges - Mossad operatives sneaked weapons into Iran before Israel's unprecedented attacks, using them to launch operations from within the country's borders.
This heightened suspicion has prompted Iran's Intelligence Ministry to issue cautionary statements to the public, urging citizens to be vigilant against suspicious parties, such as strangers wearing protective gear, driving large vehicles, or filming around military or residential areas. Various state-affiliated posters have also singled out those who wear masks, hats, and sunglasses, those receiving frequent package delivery, and properties with unconventional sounds or drawn curtains during the day.
Elsewhere, landlords have been encouraged to alert the authorities about any recent tenants. Journalists in Iran have reported being prohibited from taking pictures on the street.
The expansion of Israeli influence only enriches the apprehensions felt by Iran's troubled leadership, which has weathered anti-regime protests in recent years. The same force used to crack down on these protests, the Basij (a paramilitary wing of Iran's Revolutionary Guard), has been deployed for enhanced "patrols" in response to Israel's infiltration, according to Iranian media outlets.
Mossad's action appears to have gone far beyond the June 2025 strikes, as the intelligence service is known for covert actions within Iran, such as the 2018 seizure of Iran's nuclear archives, the destruction of Iranian drones, and the assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in 2020. It seems Iran's foes are capable of executing deep, espionage-based special operations within Iranian territory, significantly undermining its military capacity.
- Amidst the intensifying war-and-conflicts between Iran and Israel, the general-news is filled with reports of Iran's increasing politics of suspicion, with the Intelligence Ministry warning citizens about potential Mossad spies.
- The crime-and-justice system in Iran is under strain as numerous individuals are apprehended for espionage activities and pro-Israel sentiments, reflecting a widespread network of Mossad operations within the country.
