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Iran says two more Mossad operatives captured

Iran Police

Police say they have arrested two Mossad operatives in separate operations that also led to the confiscation of large amounts of explosives.

Sa’eed Montazer al-Mahdi, spokesperson for the Police Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said on Sunday that the two operatives had been identified and arrested in Fashafuyeh, a district of Ray County in Tehran Province.

Over 200 kilograms of explosives, and equipment for 23 drones, launchers, as well as other equipment were confiscated from the two, Montazer al-Mahdi said. A Nissan pickup truck was also impounded.

The Israeli regime began strikes inside Iranian territory, including on residential buildings, in an unprovoked act of aggression overnight on June 13. Operatives of the Israeli spy agency have been attempting acts of sabotage inside Iran since then. Small drones carrying explosives have been used to hit locations.

Earlier on Sunday, two other Mossad operatives were arrested in Savojbolagh County, in Alborz Province, which is adjacent to Tehran Province.

Iran has been conducting punitive strikes deep inside Israel, hitting Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, among other targets, with ballistic missiles and drone. Life has come to a halt in the occupied territories as Israelis have been spending entire days in underground bomb shelters.

Spokesman says Iran attacked with US weapons

Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Baqaei condemned the Israeli regime’s offense as an egregious act of aggression in violation of all international regulations and norms.

He said the Zionist regime has attacked Iran with a range of weapons supplied by the US.

The spokesman added that the Israeli aggression against Iran with the help of the US has practically made the course of negotiations between Tehran and Washington meaningless.

“The American policymakers are part of this act of aggression,” Baqaei said, stressing the need for the US, as a member of the United Nations Security Council, to acknowledge that an act of aggression has been taken against Iran.

Reasserting Iran’s legitimate right to self-defense, the spokesman emphasized that the Islamic Republic will keep combating the Zionist regime resolutely to protect its citizens.

The whole governments that supported the Zionist regime and tried to justify the Israeli strikes are complicit in the aggression and will be remembered by Iran as accomplices, the spokesman said.

The Israeli regime attacked a number of residential neighborhoods of Tehran as well as military and nuclear sites in other parts of Iran in the early hours of June 13.

Several top military commanders, nuclear scientists, and dozens of civilians have been martyred in the strikes.

The Iranian Armed Forces have launched several rounds of retaliatory missile attacks against the Israeli targets during the past four days.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said after the Israeli aggression that the Zionist regime “has made a big mistake, a grave error, and committed a reckless act.”

“By God’s grace, the consequences of this will bring that regime to ruin,” the Leader warned, adding, “Our Armed Forces are ready, and the country’s officials and all the people are behind the Armed Forces. Today, similar messages have been issued by all the various political factions and numerous groups throughout the country. Everyone feels that we must give a strong response to the evil, despicable, terrorist Zionist identity.”

Iran has fired 370 ballistic missiles since Friday: Israel

By Monday morning, 24 people had been killed in Israel and 592 others had been wounded, with 10 of those in serious condition, the statement read.

The projectiles successfully struck 30 sites in Israel.

In Iran, at least 224 people have been killed since hostilities began Friday, the country’s health ministry reported Sunday, as cited by Iranian state media.

Tehran started its retaliatory operation — dubbed Operation True Promise III — on Friday evening, hours after the Israeli regime, backed by the United States, carried out a large-scale military aggression on multiple locations inside Iran, targeting nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and residential buildings in Tehran and other cities.

Iran executes Mossad spy

Iran Prison

Fekri was arrested in December 2023 during a complex intelligence operation.

Authorities said he maintained active communication with two Mossad officers and attempted to transmit classified national security information, including sensitive sites and personnel details, to Israeli intelligence.

According to the case file, Fekri initially began cooperating with Mossad after being vetted by an officer, then later was transferred to a second handler named “Amir.”

He was reportedly instructed to create a secure communication channel and set up a cryptocurrency wallet for financial transactions.

Iran’s judiciary stated that the legal proceedings were completed in accordance with criminal procedures, and the Supreme Court upheld the death sentence.

Fekri was convicted under charges of “moharebeh” (waging war against God) and “corruption on earth,” which are capital offenses under Iranian law.

The Intelligence Ministry said it had been monitoring Fekri’s activities through technical surveillance before detaining him and dismantling the  espionage network.

Iran says dismantled Mossad drone workshop near Tehran

Iran Police

Police on Sunday released footage showing drone components, including wings and fuselage parts, alongside metal tooling used for manufacturing.

According to officials, the drones were being constructed within the house, with equipment for fabricating parts also seized.

The discovery aligns with prior Israeli claims reported by Axios, where Mossad officials admitted to smuggling drones into Iran over eight months to target missile infrastructure.

On Friday morning, the Tel Aviv regime launched a new aggression against the Islamic Republic, this time resulting in the assassination of several top Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, in addition to killing many civilians, including women and children.

In response to the Israeli assault, Iran launched extensive missile and drone strikes on the occupied Palestinian territories on Friday and Saturday, while acting in self-defense.

The Iranian strikes targeted military-industrial sites in cities such as the capital, Tel Aviv, the occupied port city of Haifa, etc.

Iran’s parliament approves Madanizadeh as new economy minister

Iran's parliament

In an open session held Monday, lawmakers reviewed Madanizadeh’s qualifications and voted to approve his appointment. Out of 246 members present, 171 voted in favor, 67 against, and 8 abstained.

Madanizadeh replaces Abdolnaser Hemmati, who was dismissed following a parliamentary vote of no confidence on March 2. President Pezeshkian nominated Madanizadeh for the role on June 1.

Born in 1982, Madanizadeh is an economist and associate professor at Sharif University of Technology, where he currently heads the School of Management and Economics.

He previously earned a bronze medal in the national mathematics Olympiad 25 years ago.

His professional background includes serving as head of the modeling group at the Monetary and Banking Research Institute of the Central Bank of Iran, economic advisor to the Planning and Budget Organization, and director of major national reform projects, including those related to the Central Bank Act and structural budget reform.

Iran warn residents of occupied territories to evacuate area

In a statement issued by the Communications Center of the Iranian Armed Forces after the missile attacks on the occupied territories, it was emphasized that the desperate and criminal Netanyahu regime has launched yet another doomed act of aggression — one that leaves the Iranian armed forces no choice but to deliver a crushing, exemplary, and regret-inducing response to the criminal, child-killing regime.

The statement stressed that the scope of the Iranian fighters’ devastating retaliation will undoubtedly extend across all parts of the occupied territories.

Referring to the targeting of sensitive and critical sites — including military and security centers, regime decision-making hubs, and the residences of commanders and military scientists in the occupied lands — the statement warned Israeli residents not to allow the Zionist regime to use them as human shields.

Residents of the occupied territories are urged to avoid living in or moving near the aforementioned locations.

The Iranian Armed Forces underscored that ignoring these warnings will bring extremely difficult days ahead for the inhabitants of the occupied Palestinian territories.

Israeli attacks on Iran kill at least 224: Health Ministry

Health ministry spokesman Hossein Kermanpour, in a statement issued Sunday, said that the “false slogan” that Israel targets only military sites has been exposed as baseless.

So far, 1,481 individuals have been killed or wounded in the attacks. Of those, 1,277 have been hospitalized, with more than 90 percent identified as civilians.

“So far, 522 individuals have been discharged, while 224 men, women, and children have lost their lives as a result of the attacks,” he noted.

Health Minister Mohammadreza Zafarghandi also stated the majority of the victims of Israeli aggression on Iran in recent days have been civilians, including a significant number of women and children.

Israeli violation of Iraqi airspace reflects disregard for international law: Iran’s president

In a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani on Sunday, President Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for the Iraqi leader’s solidarity regarding the aggressive actions taken by the Zionist regime against Iran.

He emphasized that Iran did not initiate the conflict but has responded decisively. He warned that if such aggression continues, the aggressors will face even stronger and more painful repercussions.

Highlighting the Zionist regime’s long history of hostility towards Islamic nations—including Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran—he stressed the urgent need for a collective and resolute response from the Islamic Ummah.

He cautioned that if this heinous behavior is not curtailed, other regional countries may also fall victim to such aggression. Thus, it is the historical responsibility of all Islamic nations to stand united against these violations and blatant acts of aggression.

The president called on every country that values peace, stability, and security to oppose the regime’s hostile actions. He also urged the Iraqi government to take measures to protect its airspace and prevent its territory from being exploited by adversaries.

In response, Prime Minister al-Sudani extended his condolences to President Pezeshkian for the loss of commanders and civilians due to the Zionist attacks. He reiterated Iraq’s support for Iran, categorically condemning the aggression at all levels.

Al-Sudani praised Iran’s response as a source of pride, noting that it was a legitimate defense of Iran’s territorial integrity against a regime founded on occupation, crime, and the violation of nations’ rights.

He also pointed out that the Iraqi government has lodged a formal complaint with the UN Security Council regarding the use of its airspace for attacks on Iran. Ongoing legal, political, and diplomatic efforts are being made, alongside pressure on the United States and other nations that have contributed to this aggression.

The prime minister concluded by assuring that the Iraqi government would allocate all necessary resources to support Iran and would intensify efforts to control its borders and airspace.

Iran says arrested Mossad team members

Iran Police

The Law Enforcement Command of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FARAJA) announced on Saturday two Mossad agents were apprehended in Savojbolagh County in Alborz province, northwestern Iran.

With the efforts of the Alborz Provincial Police Intelligence Organization, two members of the Mossad terrorist team were arrested, FARAJA announced.

They were making bombs, explosives, booby traps, and electronic equipment in a team house, it added.

The terrorist Mossad agency is responsible for espionage activities and covert operations outside of Israeli borders.

Iranian security officials have repeatedly pointed out that Iranians remain vigilant against the Israeli enemy which has been making its utmost efforts to harm the Iranian nation in past decades.

On Friday morning, the Tel Aviv regime launched a new aggression against the Islamic Republic, this time resulting in the assassination of several top Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, in addition to killing many civilians, including women and children.

In response to the Israeli aggression, Iran launched extensive missile and drone strikes on the occupied Palestinian territories on Friday and Saturday, while acting in self-defense.

The Iranian strikes targeted military-industrial sites in cities such as the capital Tel Aviv, the occupied port city of Haifa, etc.