Pakistan-based propaganda accounts are spreading false claims that Iran has arrested 73 Indian spies for spying for Israel. These claims are completely baseless and have no backing from any credible or official source. As per reports, Iran arrested five individuals in Yazd for espionage, without mentioning their nationalities — clearly debunking the story about 73 Indians.
One Such influencer @NavCom24 posted this post with the misleading narretive:
#BREAKING: Iran’s IRGC has arrested 73 individuals on charges of spying for Israel, most of them are Indian nationals.
Many social media accounts @Defence_PK99, @SAChroniclesX, and @Globalrepport have posted this misleading claim, attempting to fuel anti-India sentiment amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Several accounts @sumonkais, @_FaridKhan, @Tiju0Prakash, @IranUrduNew, @DI313_ shared misleading statements that quickly went viral across social media platforms.
Despite this, some media outlets irresponsibly amplified the false claim without verification.
Truth: No Evidence Iran Arrested 73 Indian spies on Behalf of Israelnage
As the claim gained traction online and was widely shared, it caught our attention. The D Intent data team immediately launched an investigation. we conduct some keyword research and After reviewing multiple official and media sources, we found the truth behind the narrative. Iran has indeed arrested five individuals in the central city of Yazd on charges of espionage for Israel. However, the identities and nationalities of those arrested have not been disclosed by Iranian authorities. news on Times Of Israel.
Despite this, some Indian media outlets irresponsibly amplified the false claim without verification. Furthermore, the image used in these posts is old and completely unrelated to the current event.
Additionally, there is clear evidence that the X (formerly Twitter) account “Tejasswi Prakash” (@Tiju0Prakash) which falsely portrays itself as Indian is actually operated from Pakistan. A screenshot used in one of the posts shows a timestamp of 11:47 AM (PKT), which aligns with 12:17 PM IST, revealing a 30-minute time difference that corresponds to Pakistan Standard Time. While this timestamp could also match Maldives Standard Time, that is highly unlikely. The same account was previously involved in spreading fake news against India during Operation Sindoor.
Our research confirms that the claim about 73 Indian nationals arrested for spying in Iran is false and unsubstantiated.
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ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: Pakistan-based propaganda accounts are spreading false claims alleging that Iran has arrested 73 Indian nationals for spying on behalf of Israel. These claims are entirely fabricated and have no basis in reality. There are no credible, verified, (1/5) pic.twitter.com/fkNe5POoZt
Intent:
Propagandist networks and media outlets are circulating fabricated claims to push an anti-India narrative and manipulate public perception regarding ongoing regional developments.
Conclusion:
Claim: Iran has arrested 73 Indian nationals for spying on behalf of Israel.
Fact: As per media reports, five individuals were arrested for espionage in Iran, with no mention of their nationalities. No credible source supports the claim involving 73 Indians.
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