Spy Games in Isfahan: Iran Foils Ukrainian Plot to Sabotage Drone Factory

According to Saed News,
Three members of Ukraine’s intelligence service were apprehended by Iranian security personnel while allegedly planning a targeted attack on a drone production facility in the central city of Isfahan. The arrest, confirmed by sources close to Iran’s security apparatus and reported by Tasnim News Agency, marks a significant escalation in covert operations within Iranian borders.

According to initial reports, the detainees were in possession of materials and intelligence tools that suggested detailed reconnaissance and an intent to carry out acts of industrial sabotage. The facility in question is believed to be a critical node in Iran’s expanding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program — a sector that has drawn intense international scrutiny amid regional conflicts and allegations of arms transfers.

Officials have not publicly named the suspects or disclosed whether they were acting independently or as part of a larger foreign-backed mission. However, a senior intelligence official speaking on condition of anonymity stated that the operatives “were not tourists” and that their objectives were “clearly aligned with hostile intelligence objectives.”

This development comes as tensions between Iran and Western-aligned nations escalate over Tehran’s military-industrial activities and alleged partnerships with Russia. While Ukraine has not yet responded officially to the allegations, the revelation is expected to further complicate already strained diplomatic channels.

Security experts suggest the attempted sabotage underscores growing foreign interest in Iran’s drone capabilities, particularly as these weapons systems play increasingly central roles in regional power dynamics.

The Iranian government has vowed to respond decisively to espionage attempts and to protect its strategic infrastructure. More details about the suspects’ national affiliations, methods, and accomplices are expected to be revealed in the coming days as investigations proceed.