Espionage

Islamic regime detains 130 people over riots, espionage operations for Israel, US - report

Some 126 people were arrested for "sabotage operations and rioting" during the January protests, while four individuals were accused of spying for Israel and the US, Iranian media reported.

Basij militia members during an anti-Israel march in Tehran, January 2025; illustrative.
An illustrative photo of a laptop displaying the Iranian flag, representing Iran in a digital or cyber context, March 27, 2026.

Haifa man indicted on charges of espionage for Iran, revealing sensitive information during war

U.S. and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.

China arrests US scholar of Myanmar on suspicion of spying

 U.S. President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

US sources dismiss Pentagon leak alleging Israeli spying as anti-Iran war pushback


High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran

The two brothers were charged last month with transferring mostly false, AI-generated information to Iranians in exchange for tens of thousands of shekels.

Meir Nahum, one of two brothers who were indicted for conducting espionage on behalf of Iranian agents.

Two separate Israeli espionage cases uncover Iran-linked activities in Jerusalem, Ashkelon

Two distinct espionage investigations in Ashkelon and Jerusalem reveal suspects linked to Iranian intelligence, involving explosive material production and digital recruitment efforts.

An illustrative silhouette of an intelligence agent handler with a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

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.

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

According to the indictment, Jaber came into contact in January with a Telegram user identified as “Joan” after looking for temporary work in a Telegram group.

 An illustrative image of an Iranian agent in the backdrop of an Iranian flag.

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

The ruling rejected Safdi’s claim that his admissions during Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and Israel Police questioning had been extracted through improper pressure.

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

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

A 14-year-old Israeli has been indicted for working with Iranian operatives, carrying out sabotage and surveillance tasks in exchange for cryptocurrency.

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

Two Israeli brothers indicted after selling fake AI-generated information to Iranian agent

The defendants' lawyer asserted that they acted to "harm and deceive the Iranian enemy and should be awarded the Israel Prize for their contribution to the nation's security."

An illustration of ChatGPT over a backdrop of the Iranian flag.

Two suspected Iranian spies arrested near UK submarine base, Sun newspaper says

The threat posed to Britain from Iran has been the subject of repeated warnings from the UK's domestic spy agency MI5, with accusations that Tehran was behind more than 20 suspected incidents.

Britain's King Charles talks with Commanding Officer David Crosby during commissioning ceremony for HMS Agamemnon, an Astute-class nuclear-powered submarine, at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Britain, September 22, 2025.

Iran arrests 500 accused of giving information to enemies, police chief says

Israel has begun targeting security checkpoints based on tip-offs from informants on the ground, representing a new phase of its assault on Iran, a source told Reuters this week.

A police officer stands guard as funerals are held for members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and other military figures at Enghelab Square on March 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

A small Herzliya museum brings Israel's most famous spy to life

In a small museum in Herzliya, Eli Cohen’s secret life unfolds in documents, artifacts, and a new English tour.

The Eli Cohen Museum, located in Herzliya, only opened in 2022.