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


Iranian secret agent or Homelander fan: The case of Daniel Khalife

Daniel Khalife, a formerly escaped prisoner, claimed he was inspired to attempt to become a double agent after watching Homelander

Daniel Khalife.

Russian state media says Moscow spirited a US citizen working for it out of Ukraine

Russians claimed the American citizen had provided intelligence for two years.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Why do Israelis turn against their own? Experts uncover how Iran recruits spies

Seven citizens arrested in espionage case involving over 600 missions; experts explain how Iran preys on vulnerability, offering cash and emotional manipulation to gain loyalty

What makes a good spy?

Iran-linked east Jerusalem spy ring arrested in plot to assassinate top Israeli nuclear scientist

The primary suspect allegedly made contact with Iranian entities and then recruited six others to aid him in carrying out terrorist acts.

 Houses are seen on a hillside behind a fence in the Silwan district of east Jerusalem, May 15, 2024.

US military base in Virginia swarmed by mystery drones for weeks

In December 2023, a swarm of drones flew above the Langley Air Force Base on Virginia’s shoreline for 17 nights.

 Footage alleging to show a drone flying over northern Israel was shared across social media following the alerts. August 6, 2024.

Boris Johnson claims he found bugging device after meeting with PM Netanyahu

Boris Johnson claimed security officials found a bugging device in his private bathroom, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used it.

 THEN-BRITISH prime minister Boris Johnson welcomes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Downing Street, in 2019.

Shin Bet thwarts significant Iranian assassination attempts on Israeli citizens

The Shin Bet has thwarted several serious plots, some of which were reported to be in advanced stages of planning and preparation.

 Conceptual image of war between Israel and Iran using chess pieces and national flags

Israel carries out covert assassination, steals documents in Iran

The presenter, Vahid Haddab, claimed that "last month, Israel assassinated a figure whose identity has not yet been identified and stole documents inside Iran."

 WOULD WAR with Iran lead to Israel’s destruction, or does Israel have no choice but to attack?

German prosecutors open probe into drone flights over critical infrastructure

The Bild newspaper, which first reported the investigation, cited an internal police report that said a no-fly zone over a nuclear power plant had been violated several times this month.

 A handout graphic provided to Reuters shows the specifications and characteristics of the Russian Orlan-10 UAV, including several of its sensor systems and capabilities, published December 15, 2022, by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a defence think tank in London, Britain.

Ramat Gan resident indicted on charges of spying for Iranian agent

The defendant received a total of $12,000 in cryptocurrencies.

 An anti-Israel billboard is seen next to the Iranian flag during a celebration following the IRGC attack on Israel, in Tehran, Iran, April 15, 2024.