Iran says security forces killed two alleged U.S., Israeli spies in southeastern Iran
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Iran's Intelligence Ministry said security forces killed two people accused of spying for the United States and Israel in a clash in southeastern Iran. The ministry also said four people were detained while trying to enter Sistan and Baluchistan province to incite unrest and commit sabotage.
The Clash
Iran's Intelligence Ministry said the clash occurred in southeastern Iran, without specifying the exact location or date. Security forces confronted people the ministry alleged were linked to U.S. and Israeli intelligence services. Two of them were killed, according to the ministry. The ministry described the operation as part of efforts to counter foreign intelligence activity. No further details were provided on the identities or nationalities of the two people.
The Detentions
Separately, Iran's Intelligence Ministry said four people were detained while attempting to enter Sistan and Baluchistan province. The ministry accused them of aiming to provoke social unrest and commit sabotage. It did not identify the four or specify when the attempted entry took place.
What's Next
Iranian authorities have not said whether further arrests are planned in Sistan and Baluchistan. It remains unclear whether Tehran will present evidence linking the killed and detained suspects to U.S. or Israeli intelligence services.
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Iran says security forces killed two alleged U.S., Israeli spies in southeastern Iran
