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

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

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

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

 An illustration of a cyber hacker and the Iranian flag.

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


Two Britons detained in Iran charged with spying, Iranian judiciary says

The two have been named as Craig and Lindsay Foreman, and their family said on Saturday they were engaging with relevant authorities to ensure the pair's well-being and safe return home.

 The two individuals (with blurred faces) meeting with the British Ambassador to Iran, February 12, 2025.

Shin Bet probes Netanyahu's office staffers' alleged Qatar ties

The Shin Bet noted in an official letter that was sent to MK Gilad Kariv that the investigation was underway in other government ministries as well.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and aide Eli Feldstein

Former UK soldier jailed over spying for Iran, escaping prison

Khalife, 23, was previously investigated in 2021 after telling MI5 that he had made contact with Iran in hopes of being a double agent.

Daniel Khalife.

Israel Police arrest two IDF reservists on suspicion of spying for Iran

The suspects were reportedly aware of the nature of their actions and understood they were working for an Iranian operative.

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

Lebanese man arrested in Nabatieh on suspicion of spying for Israel

The man allegedly confessed to being in possession of an advanced device given to him by Israel, which he was using to monitor and photograph important locations in Lebanon.

 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

Police, Shin Bet arrest 19-year-old resident of Nazareth for transferring information to Hezbollah

Saadi reached out to Hezbollah-affiliated network Al-Manar and offered to send various photos and videos, including those captured during the war. 

 Hezbollah operatives.

Large-scale infiltration: Shin Bet reveals 12 instances of espionage on behalf of Iran

Some of the suspects even transferred information and photographed facilities and sites classified by the security establishment as sensitive.

 The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative)

Eli Cohen: Who was the Israeli spy who infiltrated Syria in the 1960s? - explainer

Who was Eli Cohen? What did he do during his espionage work in Syria? How did he get caught? And what was the legacy of his actions?

 Eli Cohen.

Two residents of Israel charged with espionage for spying for Iran

Tahrir also conducted his espionage work during wartime and gathered information on IDF operations and the locations of rocket impacts. 

 Druze protest while police guard during a protest against the construction of a new wind farm in the Druze village of Mas'ada, in the Golan Heights, June 21, 2023.

Security guard at US embassy in Oslo arrested for espionage

The man's lawyer said his client had been in contact with Russian and Iranian intelligence officers.

Norwegian flags flutter at Karl Johans street in Oslo, Norway May 31, 2017.