Two Israeli Reservists Arrested for Spying on Behalf of Iran
The suspects are accused of passing classified Iron Dome information to an Iranian handler and carrying out pro-Iranian propaganda activities.
- Israeli authorities arrested two 21-year-old army reservists, Yuri Eliasfov and Georgi Andreyev, on suspicion of spying for Iran and aiding the enemy.
- Eliasfov, who served in the Iron Dome air defense unit, allegedly passed classified information to an Iranian handler in exchange for financial compensation starting in September 2024.
- The suspects are also accused of spraying pro-Iranian graffiti and displaying banners referencing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tel Aviv.
- This arrest follows a series of similar cases in recent months, including espionage attempts targeting Israeli military sites and assassination plots against Israeli leaders.
- Israeli security agencies warn citizens against engaging with foreign operatives, highlighting Iran's recruitment efforts through social media.