SAEDNEWS: Iranian authorities have dismantled a sophisticated espionage network in northwest Tehran, seizing over 10,000 spy microdrones allegedly tied to Israeli intelligence in a sweeping counterintelligence operation.
According to Saed News, Iranian security forces have uncovered and dismantled a sprawling network of espionage operations involving more than 10,000 microdrones in the mountainous regions of northwest Tehran. The drones, many of which were reportedly used for surveillance and targeted assassinations, were allegedly operated by agents affiliated with the Israeli regime.
In a statement issued earlier today, the spokesperson for FARAJA (Iran’s national law enforcement agency) confirmed that a significant drone-launching infrastructure had been identified and neutralized. The operation resulted in the seizure of advanced drone guidance and control equipment, pointing to a high level of technological sophistication behind the network.
Investigations have linked these microdrones to several assassinations of Iranian scientific and academic figures, underscoring the strategic use of such technology in asymmetric warfare and foreign-backed sabotage.
Sources familiar with the operation revealed that numerous foreign agents and local collaborators have been arrested following tip-offs from vigilant citizens. These individuals, described as infiltrators and mercenaries, were allegedly engaged in psychological warfare tactics — including setting fires, detonating sound bombs, and creating street-level unrest to destabilize public morale.
Earlier this afternoon, several Basij and police facilities were attacked, resulting in casualties. Analysts suggest the assaults may have been a diversionary tactic designed to disrupt ongoing operations against espionage networks.
Iranian intelligence officials have warned that these actions coincide with broader military escalations, indicating a multi-pronged attempt to undermine national security. However, authorities stress that the country’s security and intelligence apparatus remains alert and is actively countering external threats.
This revelation marks one of the most significant domestic counterespionage victories in recent years, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems in modern intelligence warfare — and the intense geopolitical pressures currently facing the Islamic Republic.