Iran Reports Downing of ‘israeli’ Hermes Drone, Arrests of Mossad-Linked Operatives

Iranian media have released footage depicting the remains of an Israeli Hormuz drone that reportedly crashed in Isfahan Province, located in the northern region of Iran.

A security official in Semnan Province reported that Iranian air defense systems successfully intercepted and shot down a drone operating in the Shahroud region.

Israel has verified the downing of one of its Hermes drones over Iranian territory.

According to reports from Israeli media outlets, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) targeted by Iran has been identified as a Kochav drone. This UAV, known as the Hermes 900 Kochav, is produced by Elbit Systems, an Israeli company referred to as the Zionist entity by certain sources. It is designed for long-endurance and tactical operations, including reconnaissance and surveillance missions.

The situation unfolds amid Iran’s persistent conflict with Israeli incursions on its territory that commenced on June 13, marked by strikes on internal infrastructure and leadership. In response to these actions, Tehran initiates Operation “True Promise 3,” targeting Israeli military and strategic locations.

Iran has reportedly apprehended five individuals alleged to be affiliated with Mossad in the western province of Lorestan. The arrests are said to be part of a broader effort by Iranian authorities to counter espionage activities within the country. Specific details surrounding the identities of the suspects and the exact nature of their purported operations have not been disclosed at this time.

Iranian security services are intensifying internal security initiatives alongside their air defense operations, focusing on the dismantling of cells associated with the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad.

The Revolutionary Guards Intelligence Organization has reported the apprehension of five individuals tied to Mossad within Lorestan Province. An official statement released today indicates that these individuals were allegedly involved in disseminating rumors intended to mislead the public and instigate domestic discord to benefit adversary interests.

The Iranian Mehr News Agency has reported an armed confrontation between Iranian security forces and a group alleged to have connections with Israeli intelligence in the city of Ray, located south of Tehran.

The agency disclosed that a suspected terrorist cell was intending to execute attacks in heavily populated sections of the capital. However, the plot was entirely disrupted before it could be realized.

According to the Iranian Labor News Agency, Iranian police spokesman Saeed Montazer al-Mahdi reported that security forces have confiscated 14 drones and identified workshops utilized by hostile groups for drone production. Additionally, vehicles transporting these drones across several Iranian provinces have also been identified.

In the country’s northwest region, the Ansar al-Mahdi Corps, associated with the Revolutionary Guards, has declared the successful prevention of an Israeli assault on the Zeinoddin camp situated in the Abhar area of Zanjan Province. While the statement did not detail the nature of the attempted attack, it confirmed that Iranian forces effectively countered it, stopping it from reaching its intended goals.

Authorities have additionally confiscated a workshop involved in the fabrication of drones and their components. Furthermore, they have identified and detained several individuals accused of “inciting sedition and destabilizing public opinion” to serve the interests of adversarial forces.