Iran arrests hundreds accused of sharing information with adversaries Iranian authorities have arrested at least 500 people accused of sharing information with the country’s “adversaries” during the ongoing conflict, according to state media reports. Press TV said 18 detainees were accused by the intelligence ministry of having links to the Iran International news channel, which Tehran alleges is connected to Israel. Officials said another 21 people are facing legal action, while human rights groups have expressed concern over the arrests.