In a significant development following the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Iran has launched a sweeping crackdown on suspected Mossad spies. The operation, which comes in the aftermath of the 10–12-day conflict between the two nations, has led to hundreds of arrests and multiple executions, according to Iranian state-backed media.
The ceasefire, announced yesterday by former U.S. President Donald Trump in an effort to halt the escalating war, came after a period of intense military confrontation that saw heavy losses on both sides. During the conflict, Israel reportedly targeted and killed several Iranian nuclear scientists and launched strikes on Iranian ballistic missile factories and military sites — dealing a significant strategic blow to Tehran.
Iranian authorities have attributed these targeted operations to the work of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency. In response, Iran has initiated a major internal operation aimed at dismantling what it alleges is an Israeli spy network operating within its borders. According to Noor News, a media outlet aligned with Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Iranian security forces have arrested around 700 individuals suspected of having ties to Israel during the short but intense conflict.
In a particularly severe move, Iran executed three individuals this morning in the northwestern city of Urmia. The men — Idris Ali, Azad Shojai, and Rasool Ahmad Rasool — were reportedly convicted of attempting to smuggle attack-related equipment into Iran during the height of the conflict. Reuters, citing Iranian sources, confirmed the execution. This post-ceasefire action signals Iran’s intent to take a hardline approach against what it views as foreign espionage and internal betrayal. The international community is closely monitoring the developments amid rising concerns over human rights violations and regional stability in the Middle East.