Tehran: Iran has issued a strong warning that people who share images, videos, or information with countries it considers enemies could face the death penalty, as tensions rise in the region.
Officials said the warning is part of a broader effort to prevent spying and protect national security during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Authorities stressed that sending visual material or information that could help foreign powers identify sensitive or strategic locations will be treated as cooperation with hostile countries.
According to reports, the Iranian judiciary has made it clear that such actions may be prosecuted under serious charges, including espionage, which can carry the death penalty. The warning also includes the possibility of asset seizure for those found guilty.
The move comes as Iran steps up its internal security measures. In recent weeks, more than a thousand people have reportedly been arrested on suspicion of sharing information, filming sensitive areas, or engaging in activities seen as supportive of foreign adversaries. Around two hundred legal cases have already been opened.
At the same time, authorities have tightened control over communication. Internet access has been restricted in some areas, and monitoring of online activity has increased, making it more difficult for content to be shared outside the country.
While the government says the measures are necessary due to the wartime situation, human rights groups have raised concerns about how broadly the rules could be applied. They warn that even ordinary citizens could be at risk if the definition of cooperation with enemy countries is interpreted widely.
The latest warning reflects growing pressure inside Iran as the conflict continues, with the government focusing on preventing information leaks and maintaining control over the flow of news and images from within the country.