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STANDARD INTELLIGENCE UNVERIFIED

Israeli Security Agencies Detain Tajik National for Espionage on Behalf of Iran

Jul 02, 2026 05:39 AM CT Israel espionage,iran,israel,counter-intelligence,arrest

Summary

Israeli security agencies have arrested a Tajik national, Behrouz Sobirgon, accused of spying for Iran by documenting sensitive sites and maintaining contact with an Iranian handler since January. This incident highlights the ongoing intelligence penetration efforts by Iran within Israel and the continued counter-espionage operations by Israeli authorities to mitigate security threats.

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Security agencies say Behrouz Sobirgon had been in contact with an Iranian handler since January, documented 'sensitive' sites The post Tajik man accused of spying on Israel for Iran, as espionage arrests continue appeared first on The Times of Israel .

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Israel NEUTRAL

Security agencies arrested the suspect and revealed his espionage activities involving contact with Iranian handlers.

Iran NEUTRAL

Allegedly directed the suspect to gather intelligence on sensitive sites in Israel.

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