A suspicious individual arrested by Tehran Metro Police while transiting through a station was found out to be spying for Israel, according to Iranian authorities.

The arrest was made swiftly after police officers noticed unusual behavior.

Police spokesperson Brigadier General Saeed Montazer-al-Mahdi stated that upon the arrest, a technical inspection of the suspect’s mobile phone and electronic devices revealed alarming findings. The individual was reportedly using an electronic chip to record the locations of military and sensitive sites. These coordinates were then transmitted to unidentified foreign contacts.

The investigation further revealed that the suspect had been receiving instructions in Hebrew, raising concerns about potential espionage.

“The suspect, along with the discovered equipment, has been handed over to specialized police units and the judiciary for further investigation,” General Montazer-al-Mahdi confirmed.

Authorities have not released the identity or nationality of the suspect. The case remains under investigation, and further details are expected to emerge as the inquiry progresses.