Iran detains 20 individuals over alleged sharing of military site information with Israel

Tehran — Iranian authorities have arrested 20 people in the country's northwest on allegations of providing sensitive information about military locations to Israel, according to a report.

The arrests were made as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected espionage activities. Officials claim that the detained individuals are accused of sharing details regarding the locations of Iranian military sites with Israeli intelligence.

The arrests took place in the northwestern region of Iran, although specific details about the identities of the suspects or the exact locations involved were not disclosed. The authorities have not released further information about the nature of the alleged information shared or the methods used to communicate with Israeli contacts.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with both countries frequently accusing each other of espionage and covert operations. Iranian officials have previously stated that they remain vigilant against foreign intelligence activities targeting the country’s military and strategic assets.

There has been no official statement from Israeli authorities regarding the arrests reported by Iran. The situation remains under investigation, and further details may be released as the inquiry progresses.