Iranian intelligence
Coverage of Iranian intelligence in the Nexus archive.
- US yeshiva student charged with spying for Iran in Jerusalem
A 21-year-old US citizen studying at Mir yeshiva in Jerusalem was charged with spying for Iran after allegedly performing intelligence tasks in exchange for cryptocurrency. The indictment alleges he communicated with Iranian intelligence-linked Telegram accounts, photographed sites, concealed a USB drive, and left a note confirming task completion.
- Bat Yam man to be charged with working for Iranian intelligence
A man from Bat Yam is set to be charged with working for Iranian intelligence. He had been in contact with an Iranian agent for five months prior to his arrest in May, with an indictment expected in the coming days.
- UK police charge man with assisting Iranian intelligence
UK police have charged a man with assisting Iranian intelligence in an alleged offense involving the targeting of a journalist at Iran International Television. The incident is linked to anti-regime activities.
- Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials
Iranian intelligence agent Asif Merchant has been convicted of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism that crosses national boundaries. The conviction is connected to a foiled plot to assassinate U.S. politicians and government officials.