Iranian authorities have warned that individuals accused of espionage or assisting what it calls “hostile states” could face execution and the seizure of all their assets under an expanded legal framework, as the war with the United States and Israel continues into its second month.

A spokesperson for the judiciary said that even distributing images or footage that could help enemy forces identify targets may be classified as collaboration with foreign intelligence.

State-affiliated media outlets have reported that more than 1,000 people have been detained in recent weeks on suspicion of documenting sensitive sites, posting material critical of the government online, or “cooperating with the enemy.”

The conflict, which began on Feb. 28 with strikes by the United States and Israel, has since widened across the region, resulting in thousands of casualties, disruptions to energy markets, and broader economic fallout worldwide.

According to the judiciary spokesman, the law — originally enacted last year — covers a wide range of activities, including operational support, intelligence-sharing, and certain forms of media activity deemed to assist adversarial governments, particularly the United States and Israel.

He also cautioned that individuals accused of spreading misinformation that generates “fear” could face prison sentences, with harsher penalties applied during wartime conditions.

The spokesman said approximately 200 indictments have already been issued in such cases and noted that authorities are coordinating with security agencies to track down suspects and confiscate their property, emphasizing that enforcement will be carried out without leniency.