Iran has announced the arrest of five individuals accused of being Mossad agents, suspected of damaging the image of the Islamic Republic on the Internet.

The arrests took place in the province of Lorestan and are part of a broader reaction amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel. Iranian authorities claim that these individuals tried to cause panic and discredit the regime. Following the recent military conflict, Iran imposed temporary restrictions on the internet, and the population was advised to avoid using connected devices. State television also called for the removal of the WhatsApp app, citing security risks.