Iranian border security forces have arrested four Afghan nationals near the Sistan-Afghanistan border on allegations of operating as agents linked to Israel’s intelligence service, Mossad, according to reports emerging from the region.
The arrests reportedly took place during a security operation conducted by Iranian border forces in the border area of Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Iranian authorities are said to have recovered a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition from the suspects at the time of their apprehension.
According to the reports, Iranian security authorities believe the seized weapons and ammunition were intended to facilitate acts of violence and contribute to instability and unrest in Sistan. The alleged operation is being investigated as part of broader Iranian security efforts to prevent armed activity, sabotage, and other forms of violence along the country’s eastern border.
The reported arrests followed heightened security measures along Iran’s eastern frontier, an area that has previously faced security challenges and cross-border militant activity.
Iranian authorities reportedly seized a large quantity of weapons, ammunition, and related material during the operation. The precise types and quantities of the recovered equipment, as well as the identities of those arrested, have not been independently established from the information currently available.
The four individuals are reportedly Afghan nationals. Iranian authorities allege that they were operating on behalf of, or in coordination with, Mossad. Such allegations would represent a serious national-security matter, and further investigation would be required to establish the identities, affiliations, and activities of the individuals involved.
Reports citing Iranian security sources state that the weapons were allegedly intended to be used to provoke violence and contribute to unrest in Sistan.
Iranian authorities are expected to investigate whether the suspects had established contacts or networks inside the province and whether the seized material was connected to a broader planned operation. Investigators may also seek to determine the intended recipients of the weapons, their planned locations of deployment, and the extent of any alleged foreign involvement.
At this stage, the reported allegations concerning the intended use of the weapons and the suspects’ alleged links to Mossad should be treated as claims attributed to Iranian authorities pending independent verification and the completion of the investigation.
The detainees are reportedly being questioned by Iranian security authorities as investigations continue. Authorities are expected to examine the seized weapons and ammunition, communications and other material allegedly recovered during the operation, as well as any possible links to individuals or organizations operating across the border.
The reported arrests come amid continued security concerns along Iran’s eastern frontier, where authorities have sought to strengthen border controls and prevent the movement of weapons and armed groups.
Iranian officials have not, based on the information provided, publicly released a comprehensive account of the operation, including the identities of the detainees, the precise quantity and nature of the weapons seized, or detailed evidence supporting the alleged connection to Mossad.
