Israeli security authorities have uncovered several espionage cases tied to Iran, including the arrest of four active-duty IDF soldiers suspected of spying, as well as a separate investigation involving a young Yerushalayim resident who allegedly carried out intelligence-gathering missions for an Iranian handler.

Officials confirmed that the four soldiers were taken into custody in recent days on suspicion of collaborating with Iran. A court-imposed gag order remains in place, preventing the release of further details about that investigation.

In a separate case made public Monday, a 21-year-old man from Yerushalayim was identified as having been recruited by Iranian intelligence. According to findings from a joint probe by the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the suspect made contact in 2025 with an Iranian operative through social media.

Investigators say the individual knowingly maintained the connection despite understanding the operative’s identity, and went on to perform a series of assignments inside Israel at the direction of his handler.

Authorities said the suspect’s activities extended beyond sharing information verbally. He was tasked with collecting intelligence and photographing sensitive and strategic locations across the country.

To enhance the material he provided, the suspect reportedly acquired professional-grade photography equipment and additional technological tools, fully aware that he was working on behalf of an enemy entity.

In return for his actions, the suspect was allegedly paid substantial amounts of money. To avoid detection, the payments were transferred using cryptocurrencies, a method security officials say has increasingly been used by Iranian intelligence networks.

The Shin Bet and Israel Police stressed that this case reflects a broader and ongoing pattern in which Iranian operatives attempt to recruit Israelis online, often targeting young individuals and enticing them with financial incentives to carry out activities that endanger national security.