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Iran Arrests Spies; Expert Analyzes Mossad's Two-Decade Intelligence Network
Iran Arrests 'Enemy Spies,' Mossad Intelligence Activities Discussed
Iranian authorities recently announced the arrest of dozens of individuals, including one foreign national, on charges of 'espionage for an enemy state.' The arrests come amidst consistently heightened tensions in the Middle East region. Dr. Aviva Guttmann, a lecturer in Strategy and Intelligence at the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, analyzed in an interview with France24 that Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, has deeply infiltrated Iran's security apparatus over the past two decades, establishing an extensive intelligence network. She explained that these long-term efforts by Mossad have enabled intelligence gathering and influence operations within Iran.
Mossad's Long-Term Infiltration Strategy and Iran's Use of 'Disposable Agents'
Dr. Guttmann elaborated on how Mossad has built a sophisticated intelligence network within Iran over an extended period. This effort is considered to have deepened understanding of critical components of Iran's security system, going beyond mere information gathering. In contrast, she noted that Iranian intelligence agencies tend to utilize 'disposable agents' for operations conducted within Israel, given the high risk of exposure. This suggests distinct strategies and resource allocation methods employed by both nations in their covert intelligence warfare, highlighting the roles of intelligence agencies amidst the complex Middle Eastern geopolitical landscape.
*Source: France24 (2026-03-11)*
