Iranian authorities have arrested five individuals in the central city of Yazd on suspicion of collaborating with Israel, according to local media. The arrests were made after the accused were allegedly caught taking photographs and gathering information for Israeli intelligence.
These developments come at a time of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, as both nations appear to be on the brink of full-scale war. However, no further details have been provided yet regarding the identities of the arrested or the extent of their alleged involvement.
Tensions escalated after Israel launched airstrikes early Friday morning targeting dozens of sites in Iran, including military and nuclear facilities. The attacks reportedly killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including General Hossein Salami of the IRGC and General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian military.
In response, Iran launched Operation Wa’ad al-Sadiq 3, firing over 200 missiles at various Israeli targets in a four-phase counterattack. Iranian media claim the operation is ongoing and forms part of Iran’s promised retaliation strategy.
Meanwhile, Israeli media has confirmed the deaths of four Israeli citizens due to the missile attacks, with over 60 injured. The situation remains fluid as both nations brace for further escalations, and international calls for de-escalation grow louder.