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Israeli Spy Arrested for Iranian Intelligence Ties

3/23/2025

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Israeli authorities have apprehended 65-year-old Eduard Yusupov on charges of espionage, alleging he spied for Iranian intelligence. Yusupov reportedly received substantial payments in cryptocurrency for surveilling sensitive sites, including IDF bases and Haifa Port. His recruitment by an Azerbaijani agent in Dubai underscores the persistent threat of Iranian infiltration in Israel.

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Israeli authorities have apprehended 65-year-old Eduard Yusupov on charges of espionage, alleging he spied for Iranian intelligence. Yusupov reportedly received substantial payments in cryptocurrency for surveilling sensitive sites, including IDF bases and Haifa Port. His recruitment by an Azerbaijani agent in Dubai underscores the persistent threat of Iranian infiltration in Israel.