Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Iranian law enforcement authorities have arrested 20 people in the city of Urmia, the administrative center of West Azerbaijan Province, on suspicion of espionage and collaboration with Israeli intelligence, Tasnim News Agency reports.

According to the provincial prosecutor, security forces uncovered and dismantled several networks of mercenaries connected to Israel.

"These individuals collaborated with the Zionist enemy, including providing information on the locations of military, police, and other security-related facilities," the official told the agency.

All 20 suspects were taken into custody under court orders, and an investigation is underway.

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces has stated that Iran has...