Iran has announced the possible death penalty and confiscation of assets to individuals accused of spying or cooperating with the US and Israel amid the ongoing war.
According to Reuters, Iranian judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir stated that the measures also apply to individuals who share photos or videos that could assist in updating amid the ongoing war.
“Iranians accused of spying or cooperating with “hostile states” – even by sharing photos or videos that could aid enemy targeting – could face the death penalty and confiscation of all assets under a recently enhanced law, said Asghar Jahangir,” read part of a Reuters report.
He added that the law passed in 2025 applies to operational, intelligence, and certain media activities deemed to support hostile governments, notably the US and Israel.
Iran Plans to Execute Individuals Accused of Spying
Asghar Jahangir warned that those creating fear through misinformation could face prison terms, with penalties increased in wartime.
In addition, the spokesperson noted that authorities have issued around 200 indictments in such cases and are working with security bodies to identify and seize assets linked to suspects.
The authorities previously confirmed the arrest of 500 people on espionage charges since the start of attacks by the US and Israel.
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According to the Times of India, Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan said the detainees were arrested on suspicion of “spying for the enemy and hostile media.
Radan said 250 of those detained provided intelligence to the London-based broadcaster Iran International, including information about targeted sites.
He added that the suspects were also linked to armed groups and attempted to disturb public order, describing them as “spies” who leaked information to the enemy and hostile media outlets.
Iran Executes Foreign Citizen Accused of Spying for US and Israel
Earlier, Iran reportedly carried out the execution of a man it accused of espionage for Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency.
The man was executed on Wednesday, March 18, marking the first such death penalty carried out since the outbreak of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Tehran.
Sweden confirmed the executed individual held Swedish citizenship, prompting sharp condemnation from Stockholm and a diplomatic summons for Iran’s ambassador.
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In a strong statement, Sweden’s Foreign Minister, Maria Malmer, expressed deep dismay at the development as she described the death penalty as “inhumane, cruel, and irreversible.”
Stenergard noted that since last year, when the executed man was arrested, Swedish officials had repeatedly pressed the authorities about the case. She said their efforts included high-level contacts aimed at securing fair treatment and due process.
Additionally, the foreign minister indicated that the legal proceedings conducted before the man’s execution fell far short of international standards.
Kourosh Keyvani was accused of supplying Israel’s Mossad with photographs and details about sensitive sites inside Iran.
