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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.
 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Iranian spy network operating in London under cover of Press TV, source tells ‘Post’

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Jerusalem prosecutors indict 23-year-old over alleged contact with Iranian agent

Flags of Hungary and Ukraine.

Hungarian government accuses journalist of spying for Ukraine


Iranian spy arrested after spying on German Jewish targets for Quds Force handler

When he returned from Iran to Denmark, the recording devices in his house captured him telling his family he had handed the intel to his handler in Tehran.

 A German police officer stands guard in front of an apartment building during a raid against people supporting the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, in Berlin, Germany, November 23, 2023.

Former Mossad officer explains how Iranian spies are recruited - report

Ailam, 71, served with the Mossad for 24 years, and explained how the agency was able to recruit so many spies in a hostile country.

 Iranian spy in intelligence agency control room uses military tech to identify threats during Arab Israeli conflict. Mossad secret agent uses software to do war covert operations

China’s new spy drone – almost microscopic in size

China unveils a fly-sized drone under 2 cm and 0.3 g, ideal for spying and search missions in rubble - but its flight time is very short.

 A fly-sized drone

Three men indicted for spying for Iran, two of them agreed to plan assassination plot

They were arrested on the night between June 14 and 15, the Lahav 433 National Crime Unit announced on Monday, with aid from the Shin Bet. 

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Mystery deaths in Tehran sparks concern over Swiss diplomats safety

The report noted that Switzerland’s unique role as Washington’s protecting power in Tehran “increases the visibility of Swiss personnel to hostile services.”

A cordon tape is seen at the garden in front of the tower, where the body of the Swiss embassy's first secretary was found after falling from a building, in Tehran, Iran May 4, 2021.

Surge in Afghans driven from Iran in spy hunt after Israel attacks

The United Nations refugee agency estimates Iran deported home an average of more than 30,000 Afghans each day during the war, up 15-fold from about 2,000 earlier.

 View of tents at the Omari refugee camp for the Afghan nationals, who were expelled from Pakistan, in Mohmand Dara, Torkham border, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, April 15, 2025.

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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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.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

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