Iran\u2019s intelligence forces have managed to discover a CIA\u2019s espionage network in the country and in the region, said Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi on Friday.
\n\u201cIn a complicated process against the US Central Intelligence Agency, its espionage network was identified with 290 spies in different countries, including Iran,\u201d he said, adding that the information was offered to friend countries which led to arrest of CIA agents.
\nHe made the remarks before the start of Tehran\u2019s Friday prayers while briefing the nation about achievements of Intelligence Ministry.
\nThe forces have also given a similar blow to UK\u2019s MI6, he highlighted, noting that details of both these operations will be announced soon.
\nAlavi went on to say that dozens of spies who had been working in the country\u2019s sensitive sections have been identified and arrested.
\nIn the past [Iranian calendar] year 1397 (March 2018-March 2019), intelligence forces have dismantled 114 Takfiri terrorist teams, 116 circles related to MKO, 44 anti-Revolution teams, and 380 drug smuggling bands, he added.
\nFurthermore, the ministry has neutralized 188 operations, he noted, adding that the last of which was carried out in the south of the country, leading to the arrest of 4 individuals and seizing 15,000 Ak47 bullets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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