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Iran Tightens Penalties for Espionage During War

Iran's judiciary announced that individuals accused of spying or collaborating with the enemy could face the death penalty. Over a thousand people have been detained since the conflict began.


Iran Tightens Penalties for Espionage During War

Iran - Reuters. A spokesperson for Iran's judiciary has confirmed that individuals accused of spying or collaborating with 'hostile countries' can face the death penalty and asset confiscation under a recently tightened law. At present, around 1,000 people have been detained since the outbreak of the war. The spokesperson stated that even sharing photos or videos that could help the enemy identify targets can be considered espionage. Iranian media reported that more than a thousand people have been arrested since the war began about a month ago, involving individuals accused of filming sensitive sites, sharing anti-government content online, or 'cooperating with the enemy'.