Iranian media said Sunday that police had arrested two suspects over alleged links to Israel's Mossad spy agency, on the third day of heavy exchange of fire between the two foes.
"Two members of the Mossad terrorist team who were making bombs, explosives, booby traps and electronic equipment were arrested" in Alborz province, west of Tehran, the Tasnim news agency reported, citing a police spokesperson.
Anadolu Agency, Istanbul, reports; Israeli authorities arrested two citizens on suspicion of spying for Iran, Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported Sunday.
The Israeli domestic intelligence organization Shin-Bet and police launched an investigation against the two suspects detained Saturday on accusations of espionage activities conducted under instructions from Iran, according to the daily.
The arrests come amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. In the early hours of Friday, Israeli forces attacked Iran, hitting nuclear and missile facilities and killing top military commanders and scientists. Iran responded with ballistic missiles targeting several areas across Israel.
Recent months have witnessed multiple arrests of Israeli citizens on charges of spying for Iran.
