TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence minister said on Wednesday that even Western officials and Israeli authorities have acknowledged Iran’s infiltration inside the occupied territories, calling it a significant achievement that should be recognized and appreciated.
Speaking in a meeting here, Esmail Khatib said Iranian operatives have successfully infiltrated the Israeli regime, and arrests of individuals living within the occupied lands have been publicly reported.
“Acknowledging this infiltration and Iran’s power is one of the great blessings that we must express, explain, and be grateful for,” Khatib said.
He also pointed to seized documents and valuable intelligence obtained from the Israeli regime as further evidence of Iran’s capabilities.
On August 2, Iranian intelligence reportedly uncovered detailed profiles of Israeli air force pilots, commanders, and drone operators involved in Israel’s military actions against Iran in June.
State media reported that the intelligence coup revealed the personnel’s identities, residences, military units, bases, and involvement in other operations — information Israeli media typically obscured.
Khatib previously said the intelligence included secret documents related to Israel’s nuclear facilities, which would bolster Iran’s offensive capabilities.
Asked about the volume of material seized, Khatib described it as a “very major development,” saying the term “thousands” of documents understates the scale of the haul.
In his address, Khatib emphasized that the Iranian people have never sought war, but defended the nation’s integrity against foreign-backed enemies aiming to overthrow the Islamic Republic.
“Thanks to the prudent leadership of Ayatollah Khamenei, the bravery of the armed forces, the intelligence community, the actions of the 14th administration, and the people’s unity, Iran’s strength was preserved,” he said.
He added that during previous conflicts, attempts to topple the system were unsuccessful despite militant and separatist efforts.