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Iran detains 19 individuals for purported connections to Israel and their online activities.
On Saturday, Iranian authorities declared that 19 individuals have been apprehended in various incidents associated with online activities and purported ties to Israel, in the context of increased tensions following recent Israeli airstrikes throughout Iran.

It was additionally reported that according to a police report, in the southern province of Hormozgan, 14 individuals were apprehended for the offense of "spreading rumors and disturbing public opinion" via social media platforms. The authorities did not clarify the specifics of the rumors or the content that was shared, but they underscored the government's persistent efforts to combat what they characterize as psychological warfare and disinformation campaigns.
"These individuals were trying to instigate panic and confusion among the public by disseminating false information," officials in Hormozgan remarked. "Their actions clearly contravened national security protocols."
In a different case, prosecutors in the central Yazd province confirmed the detention of five additional individuals accused of photographing what officials referred to as "sensitive sites" and distributing material deemed sympathetic to Israel. Authorities assert that this group was collecting and transmitting intelligence, although they did not provide specifics regarding the locations or the methods of content sharing.
"The detained individuals had been actively creating and circulating content that endorses the Zionist regime," a statement from Yazd's prosecutor's office indicated. "This conduct constitutes cooperation with enemy entities and represents a direct threat to national security."
These arrests occur in the aftermath of a series of Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeting military and strategic sites throughout Iran, as part of a broader escalation in the regional conflict. Tehran has accused Tel Aviv of executing cyber and intelligence operations aimed at destabilizing the Islamic Republic.
Iranian officials have consistently cautioned citizens about the repercussions of disseminating "propaganda" or material that could be construed as assisting adversarial states. In recent years, the government has intensified its control over online platforms, particularly during times of political unrest or international tension.
The government has not revealed whether those arrested will face formal charges.
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