31.03.2026 12:25
Iran has begun to strictly enforce its new espionage law in an environment of rising tensions; Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir stated that even sharing photos and videos containing information with the U.S. and Israel would be considered "collaboration with the enemy" and that this crime would be punishable by death.
Iran's judiciary spokesman Asghar Jahangir announced that providing information to the USA and Israel could be punishable by death. Under the new espionage law, sending photos and videos is also considered a serious crime.
HARSH MESSAGE FROM IRAN'S JUDICIARY
Iran's Judiciary Spokesman Asghar Jahangir made striking statements regarding the new espionage law that has come into effect in the country. According to his statements reported in the Iranian press, Jahangir indicated that individuals who provide information to "enemy countries" such as the USA and Israel could face the death penalty.
SHARING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS ALSO CONSIDERED A CRIME
Under the law accepted and expanded in scope last October, sharing photos or videos of "damaged areas" is also considered a crime. Jahangir argued that such content confirms the accuracy of targets, stating, "These images inform the enemy that the target has been accurately hit. Providing such information is equivalent to collaborating with the enemy in the field of intelligence."
SEIZURE OF ASSETS AND DEATH PENALTY
According to the new regulation, individuals who send such content to "enemy governments" may have all their assets seized and face the death penalty. Authorities consider such actions a direct threat to national security.
DETENTIONS AND DEATH SENTENCES ON THE AGENDA
On the other hand, Iranian officials had previously detained two individuals accused of sending information to the USA and Israel. It was also announced that two individuals alleged to have participated in opposition activities were executed.