Iran claims arrest of Israeli-linked spies, terrorists April 18, 2012 - 13:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has announced that it has recently arrested over a dozen Israeli-linked spies and terrorists, Press TV reported. The Intelligence Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday, April 17 to provide more details about recent operations by Iranian intelligence forces, in which it said that 15 people, both Iranians and foreigners, have been detained. On April 10, the Iranian Intelligence Ministry said it busted a major terrorism and sabotage network with links to Israel. At the time, the ministry said that further details about the number of terrorists, their missions, the equipment seized, and the terrorists’ bases will be released soon. The latest statement said that one of the missions of the terrorists was to identify and assassinate one of the country's specialists. According to the ministry, the terrorist group had planned to carry out a terrorist act on February 10, one day before the 22nd of the Iranian calendar month of Bahman (February 11), which marks the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The Intelligence Ministry also said that an Israeli spy base in a neighboring country, which was run by Israel's Mossad to carry out operations against the interests of Iran, had also been uncovered.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
