Commandos carried out covert operations in Iran: Israeli army chief

Israel has admitted to carrying out covert operations in Iran. The country’s military chief, Yal Zamir, said that IDF commandos carried out covert operations in Iran. According to a report by the Israeli media outlet Jerusalem Post, in a televised speech on Wednesday (June 25), the commandos jointly with the air force and Mossad carried out covert operations on Iranian soil during the war.

According to the Israeli army chief, “We gained full control of Iranian airspace and every place we wanted. This was possible thanks to the joint efforts and tactics of our air force and commandos on the ground.” He said, “Our forces carried out covert operations in the heart of enemy territory, ensuring the environment for operations.” Meanwhile, Iranian authorities said that despite the ceasefire, Israeli spies continued to be active inside Iran. In addition to warning the countrymen about this, a counter-offensive has also been launched to catch the spies. Al Jazeera reported this news, citing the Iranian news agency Fars News.

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran took effect last Tuesday (June 24). This marked an apparent end to the 12-day bloody conflict. However, Iran said that despite the ceasefire, the activity of Israeli spies inside the country has increased. On Thursday (June 26), Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said that despite the ongoing ceasefire, Israeli activities inside the country continue. Israeli spies are ‘calling Iranians in large numbers’. Their goal is telephone espionage and collecting national information.

In such a situation, the ministry warned citizens that fake news is being spread to incite Iranians to act against national unity and solidarity. Iranian authorities are strengthening security measures to prevent Israeli espionage. In addition, hundreds of people are being arrested on charges of spying for Israel. In such a situation, the country’s parliament and judiciary are pushing ahead with efforts to implement more severe penalties against any actions deemed harmful to national security. The Iranian parliament approved a plan last Monday that aims to “intensify punishment for espionage and collaboration with enemy countries against the Zionist regime [Israel] and national security and interests.”