Espionage

Iran warns of death penalty, asset seizures for spying, aiding enemies

Iranian media have reported more than 1,000 arrests over the course of the month, related to individuals accused of sharing anti-government content online, or "cooperating with the enemy."

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026.
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Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

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Golan resident convicted of spying for Iran after passing tank movement, missile-impact data

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Israeli teen indicted for working with Iranian operatives, charged with espionage


Easy money and no implications: Lahav 433 officer reveals motives behind Israelis spying for Iran

"These cases reflect a broader phenomenon that began with the outbreak of the war, with Iranian operatives showing a strong drive to recruit from within Israel," said Peretz.

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Switzerland reopens its embassy in Tehran after two-week closure

Before the closure, Switzerland’s intelligence service said that Iranian espionage posed a growing threat to Swiss diplomats.

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Shin Bet, police arrest Ra'anana couple suspected of spying for Iran

Detectives from the Central District Police arrested the couple after covert investigations in cooperation with the Shin Bet. 

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Three Israelis arrested for spying for Iran, two for planning 'assassination plot'

It is also suspected that they were instructed to assassinate a person whose details are not known.

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Rishon Lezion resident indicted for spying for Iran

Dennis Liachov initiated contact with the Iranian intelligence agents under different names and different accounts.

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Iran's witch hunt for Israeli spies: Hundreds of warrantless arrests, sped up executions - report

After the Israel-Iran War, the Islamic Republic is cracking down on those it believes are spying for Israel. However, some say that the manhunt will expand to crush political opposition in Iran.

 A demonstrator holds up a poster of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a protest against Israeli attacks on Iran, central Tehran, June 20, 2025.

Photographing homes, payment in crypto: Two Israelis arrested for spying on behalf of Iran

Agencies further warned against contact with any foreign agent, obviously including those working for enemy states.

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National Cyber Directorate urges immediate action to secure cameras amid heightened security risks

"The enemy may use home cameras for espionage and detecting vulnerabilities," the official statement cautioned. The alert emphasized that improperly configured cameras could be a major security risk.

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Police arrest Jewish Israelis suspected of espionage on behalf of Iran

The identity of the two suspects, as well as further details into the investigation, are under an active gag order.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

Easy cash, false identities, and dating scams: Iran's method of recruiting Israelis

Since October 7 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have noted a significant rise in espionage recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iran.

 Iranians attend a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.