فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Tehran, June 30, 2025 – Security reports indicate that Iranian police have arrested several Afghan nationals in southern Tehran, accusing them of involvement in drone attacks on behalf of the Israeli Mossad. According to sources, explosives and drones were discovered in a secret workshop, with suspects allegedly transmitting sensitive information about high-ranking Iranian officials’ locations.
A raid was conducted on a covert workshop in the Rey district of southern Tehran, where authorities seized over 200 kilograms of explosives, 23 drones, launch platforms, and components for suicide drones. Reports state that 28 individuals were arrested on charges of collaborating with Mossad, including several Afghans who reportedly gathered intelligence and transmitted it via encrypted applications such as WhatsApp, receiving payments transferred to foreign bank accounts.
These arrests come amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, characterized by a covert intelligence war involving assassinations and cyberattacks. The detentions are believed to be part of a broader crackdown on espionage and sabotage networks, linked to the so-called “Operation Rising Lion,” targeting Israeli spy cells within Iran.
However, the timing of the arrests has sparked debate, with some observers suggesting they may also be part of a wider campaign to deport undocumented Afghan migrants, following recent Iranian government orders to expel all illegal Afghan immigrants amid rising anti-Afghan sentiment.
Accusations have been directed at multiple parties, including the Moroccan Cinematographic Center, production companies, and local authorities, for lax oversight of public spaces that allowed such activities to occur. Security agencies have called for comprehensive investigations to identify responsibilities and enforce legal measures.
These arrests highlight Iran’s ongoing security challenges amid its prolonged conflict with Israel and may impact relations with Afghan communities in the country, potentially exacerbating regional diplomatic tensions.
Available information suggests that Iranian authorities have detained several Afghan nationals in southern Tehran on charges of espionage for Mossad, following the discovery of a secret workshop containing explosives and drones. Nonetheless, controversy remains over whether these arrests are part of a broader campaign targeting undocumented Afghan migrants. Continued monitoring is essential to fully understand the scope and future implications of this case.
