Tel aviv: An Israeli soldier has been detained on suspicion of espionage for Iran, Israeli authorities have reported. The military personnel is accused of collaborating with Iranian intelligence services during his service in the Israeli military.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, a joint statement by the Israeli regime’s police and internal security service, Shin Bet, revealed the arrest. The detainee is charged with conducting operations for the Iranian intelligence apparatus throughout his military tenure, as reported by the Palestinian Sama news agency on Sunday.

The Israeli soldier allegedly carried out multiple tasks under the direction of Iranian intelligence operatives while serving in the military. This arrest is the latest in a series of claims by Israeli authorities regarding individuals suspected of working with Iranian intelligence services.

In recent months, Israel has frequently announced similar arrests of individuals allegedly collaborating with Tehran’s security and intelligence agencies.