Iran: Two Mossad Agents Arrested in Khorasan Province - Jordan News
'During the period of Zionist aggression against the country, 15 individuals were identified for disseminating lies that misled public opinion and promoted propaganda against the Islamic system. Legal action has been initiated in this regard.' (DPA)
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