A documentary released by Iran’s Intelligence Ministry claiming infiltration into Israel has drawn ridicule from both opposition groups and hardline loyalists of the Islamic Republic who criticized it for relying on public images and exaggerating its claims.
IRAN INTERNATIONAL -- The documentary, The Spider’s Hideout, aired on state television on September 24, presenting alleged intelligence on Israeli nuclear sites, including Dimona.
Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib described it as "a major infiltration yielding a treasure of top-secret intelligence," seemingly in response to criticism of his ministry’s failures during Israel’s June campaign.
Independent reviews, however, revealed that most images were publicly available online. Critics noted some visuals depicted Israel’s nuclear research collaboration rather than weapons programs, and the individuals named were publicly known Israeli Atomic Energy officials.