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The National
7 days ago
- Politics
- The National
Iran catches 21,000 suspects in security net during 12-day war with Israel, police say
Iran 's police arrested 21,000 people during Israel's 12-day war in June, according to state media, part of a campaign by Tehran to tackle Israeli espionage. Police spokesman Saeed Montazeralmahdi said that members of the public helped by reporting their suspicions to the authorities, Mehr news agency reported. More than 260 people were detained on suspicion of spying while 172 were arrested for unauthorised use of video cameras and phones, Mr Montazeralmahdi said. Iran last week executed a man convicted of spying for Israel. Roozbeh Vadi had passed on details of a nuclear scientist killed by Israel during the 12-day war, prosecutors said. He was found to have transferred sensitive information to a contact at meetings in Vienna and was paid with cryptocurrency, they said. Israeli intelligence officials openly bragged about how easily Iran could be infiltrated. Iran regularly announces executions of people convicted of working for foreign intelligence services. In June, Tehran executed three Kurdish men convicted of aiding Mossad in the 2020 assassination of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. After Israel attacked Iran on June 13, Tehran pledged swift trials for suspects and has announced several executions for espionage. Israel's surprise attack targeted Iranian generals, nuclear enrichment sites and scientists, and air defences. Iran retaliated by launching missile and drone attacks at Israel. Fighting stopped after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on June 24. Israel's strikes killed nearly 1,100 people in Iran, while Iranian strikes killed 28 people in Israel.
Gulf Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Iran says it detained 21,000 suspects during the June war with Israel
Iran's police detained 21,000 suspects during the 12-day air war between Israel and Iran in June, state media reported on Tuesday. A report by state TV quoted a police spokesperson, Gen. Saeed Montazeralmahdi, as saying people reported the suspects to the authorities. "The arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war indicated high awareness and participation of people in providing security," he said. Montazeralmahdi did not elaborate on what charges the suspects might face. However, he said more than 260 were suspected of spying and other 172 were arrested because of illegal filming. He added that police put more than 1,000 checkpoints across the country during the conflict, between June 13-24. This is the first time Iran's police has given a total number of arrests during the war. In recent weeks Iran occasionally reported about the arrests of suspects on spying charges. Since the end of June, Iran has executed seven men convicted of spying for Israel, sparking fears from activists that the government could conduct a wave of executions. Israel carried out waves of airstrikes on Iran, killing nearly 1,100 people, including many military commanders. Retaliatory Iranian strikes killed 28 people in Israel. Associated Press
Rudaw Net
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Rudaw Net
Iran says detained over 21,000 suspects during war with Israel
Also in Iran Iran urges public to conserve water, power amid shortages IAEA official to visit Iran for talks on new 'cooperation framework' Four killed in southeast Iran clashes Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian dies at 96 A+ A- ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iranian security forces detained more than 21,000 people during the 12-day war with Israel, state media reported on Tuesday, marking the first time the country has revealed the total number of detentions. 'The arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war shows the high awareness and participation of people in ensuring security,' state TV cited Saeed Montazeralmahdi, a police spokesperson, as saying. During the 12-day war between the arch-rivals, Iranian authorities and state-affiliated media reported the arrests of dozens of civilians accused of spying for Israel or cooperating with it 'During this time, cyberspace became an important front in the battle, and FATA police [Iranian cyber police] played an effective role by handling more than 5,700 cyber crime cases, including online fraud and unauthorized withdrawals,' Montazeralmahdi added. Tensions skyrocketed between Iran and Israel on July 13 after Israel launched airstrikes killing top brass Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, causing Iran to retaliate with drone and missile attacks. The two traded salvos for 12 days. Later, the US also got involved with missiles launched by air and sea, targeting Iran's three main nuclear facilities. The police spokesperson revealed the arrests of 261 people for allegedly committing espionage and 172 others accused of unauthorized photography, without elaborating on the charges they would face. Over 1,000 checkpoints were placed throughout the country during the 12 days of conflict. This is the first time Iran has spoken out on the total number of arrests during the war. Authorities have occasionally reported on suspects charged with espionage. Since the end of July, Iran has executed seven men accused of spying, with activists worried the government will conduct a wave of executions, AP reported on Tuesday. The country ranks second globally for known executions, according to Amnesty International. Iran has released several confessions of people accused of cooperating with or spying for Israel. Such confessions are widely believed to be coerced, often obtained through threats, psychological pressure, and, in some cases, physical torture.
Al Arabiya
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iran says it detained 21,000 suspects during June war with Israel
Iran's police said they detained 21,000 people during the 12-day air war between Israel and Iran in June, state media reported on Tuesday. Police spokesperson Gen. Saeed Montazeralmahdi said the arrests were based on public reports, adding that the detentions showed 'high awareness and participation of people in providing security.' He said more than 260 people were suspected of spying and another 172 were arrested for illegal filming. Over 1,000 checkpoints were set up nationwide during the conflict, which took place from June 13 to 24. This is the first time Iran has provided a total figure for arrests during the war. In recent weeks, authorities have occasionally reported detentions on espionage charges. Since late June, Iran has executed seven men convicted of spying for Israel, raising concerns among activists of a possible wave of executions. Israel carried out waves of airstrikes on Iran during the conflict, killing nearly 1,100 people, including several military commanders. Retaliatory Iranian strikes killed 28 people in Israel.
The Hindu
12-08-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Iran says it detained 21,000 suspects during the June war with Israel
Iran's police detained 21,000 suspects during the 12-day air war between Israel and Iran in June, state media reported on Tuesday. A report by state TV quoted a police spokesperson, Gen. Saeed Montazeralmahdi, as saying people reported the suspects to the authorities. 'The arrest of 21,000 suspects during the 12-day war indicated high awareness and participation of people in providing security," he said. Gen. Montazeralmahdi did not elaborate on what charges the suspects might face. However, he said more than 260 were suspected of spying and other 172 were arrested because of illegal filming. He added that police put more than 1,000 checkpoints across the country during the conflict, between June 13-24. This is the first time Iran's police has given a total number of arrests during the war. In recent weeks Iran occasionally reported about the arrests of suspects on spying charges. Since the end of June, Iran has executed seven men convicted of spying for Israel, sparking fears from activists that the government could conduct a wave of executions. Israel carried out waves of airstrikes on Iran, killing nearly 1,100 people, including many military commanders. Retaliatory Iranian strikes killed 28 people in Israel.
