Trial Underway for Alleged Israeli Spy
Iran's judiciary announced on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, that an Iranian-Swedish dual national has been tried on charges of alleged spying for Israel during the recent 12-day war that took place in June 2025. A verdict in the case is anticipated soon. Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir stated that the case was heard by the second branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Court in Alborz province.
According to Jahangir, the defendant, whose identity has not been disclosed, obtained Swedish citizenship in 2020 and had been residing in Sweden. The individual was allegedly recruited by Israeli intelligence services in 2023. Following recruitment, the accused reportedly traveled to six European capitals for espionage training and made several trips to Israel. The last trip to Israel occurred approximately two weeks before the individual entered Iran.
Details of the Allegations
The Iranian judiciary claims the dual national entered Iran about a month prior to the 12-day conflict and settled in a villa near Karaj, west of Tehran. During the war, security agents reportedly discovered electronic surveillance equipment in the defendant's possession. Jahangir asserted that the defendant has 'confessed to spying' for Israel during interrogations.
Context of the 12-Day War and Broader Crackdown
The '12-day war' refers to the Iran-Israel war, which transpired from June 13 to June 24, 2025. This conflict began with Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities, leading to Iranian retaliation with missiles and drones. The United States also conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites during this period.
This trial is part of a broader effort by Iranian authorities to counter alleged espionage. Iranian officials have indicated that more than 700 individuals have been detained on suspicion of spying or cooperating with Israel following the June conflict. In November, the intelligence arm of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had dismantled what it described as 'US-Israeli spy networks' within Iran. Furthermore, Iran's parliament has approved emergency legislation allowing espionage suspects to be prosecuted under wartime legal provisions, and the country has toughened penalties for spying for hostile states, including the implementation of the death penalty. Several executions related to espionage convictions tied to Israel have been carried out in recent months.
5 Comments
Noir Black
Traitors like this must be rooted out. Iran is right to protect itself.
KittyKat
While every nation has a right to defend against espionage, the use of wartime legal provisions raises concerns about due process and fair trials.
Katchuka
Targeting dual nationals is a political tactic, not justice.
Michelangelo
Another show trial. 'Confessions' under duress mean nothing.
Habibi
The allegations of this individual being recruited by Israeli intelligence are grave, but the lack of independent verification for such a critical case is deeply troubling.