Espionage

Turkey arrests six suspected of spying for Iran, targeted NATO-run air base

The six are suspected of conducting reconnaissance around the NATO-run Incirlik air base in the southeastern Turkish province of Adana.

Demonstrators hold pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a rally in solidarity with Iran's government in Tehran, near the Iranian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, January 18, 2026
A woman waves a Palestinian flag during a pro-Palestinian protest on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in La Paz, Bolivia, October 7, 2025.

US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to terrorist groups

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Spanish judge shelves investigation of Pegasus use for attacks on PM Sanchez, ministers

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IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage


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.

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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.

Iranian media teases contents of alleged stolen Israeli nuclear documents

The documents claim to reveal an “illegal” secret nuclear weapons program in coordination with American and European institutions. 

 A model of an Iranian missile is seen during a gathering in support of Gaza, in Tehran, Iran April 9, 2025.

Family ‘shocked’ as police arrest 16-year-old son recruited by Iran to carry out sabotage - N12

"A" was first approached about six months ago, after posting a scooter for sale online. An individual who expressed interest in the ad offered him a way to make quick money.

 (illustrative) A hooded figure conducting espionage for Iran

Israel arrests east Jerusalem man over spying for Iran, plotting attacks

The suspect was tasked to plan a terrorist attack in central Israel, an arson attack on a forest, and transferring weapons to the West Bank.

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Hezbollah arrests member over allegedly spying for Israeli intelligence - report

The Hezbollah member had details on the hospital's operations for several years, and there were fears that he leaked hospital data to Israeli intelligence.

 A vehicle carries the coffin of a commander from Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah armed group who was killed in what they called a "Zionist attack" in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday, during a funeral in Baghdad, Iraq September 22, 2024

Iran's spy game: How the Islamic Republic convinces Israelis to betray their homeland

INTERNAL SECURITY AFFAIRS: For a fistful of dollars, Israelis are ready to assist Iran in its war against Israel.

 FORMER PRIME MINISTER Naftali Bennett is seen against the background of the silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative).