Espionage
Japan calls for immediate release of national detained in Iran, NHK employee reportedly held
The person was detained on January 20, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki told reporters. He gave no further details.
Iranians prefer 'precise' Israeli strike over US attack as protests resume at universities
FBI arrests three Silicon Valley engineers suspected of leaking Google, technology secrets to Iran
UK condemns 10-year sentence for British nationals detained in Iran under espionage allegations
Man indicted for surveilling senior official on suspected Iranian intelligence instruction
Authorities did not publicly identify the senior official who was allegedly targeted; Israeli media reports identified him as former defense minister Yoav Gallant.
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.
US presses Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian spies, harden approach to terrorist groups
The private diplomatic push comes amid a broader US effort to deepen its geopolitical influence in Latin America and diminish that of its adversaries in the region.
Spanish judge shelves investigation of Pegasus use for attacks on PM Sanchez, ministers
The judge in charge of the investigation assured that the Israeli authorities don't provide sufficient information to determine whether the cyberattacks were carried out using the Pegasus software.
IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage
The soldier is alleged to have been in contact with Iranian intelligence forces since some time in July 2025, and to have carried out tasks for them in exchange for financial compensation.
Israeli indicted in Iranian espionage plot targeting former PM Naftali Bennett
The suspect, Lachao Damsash, was in contact with Iranian intelligence elements and carried out a range of tasks at their direction in exchange for payment.
Iran-linked spy suspect arrested near former Israeli prime minister’s home
Vadim Kupriyanov, an Israeli in his 40s, was arrested in December 2025 for allegedly working with Iranian intelligence, carrying out security missions for payment over the past two months.
FBI investigating IRGC Quds Force official identified by Mossad for targeting US officials
The FBI is investigating Saeed Tavakoli, an Iranian official linked to attacks on US, European officials, and Israelis, including incidents in Australia and Mexico.
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, judiciary's news outlet says
Iran executed a man on Saturday who it said was convicted of spying for Israel and having ties to Iranian opposition groups, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported.
Iran arrests Swedish citizen, accuses him of spying for Israel during 12-Day War
Iranian media claimed authorities arrested a Swedish citizen who was spying for Israel during the June war, with a verdict in the case expected within days.
