Intelligence operations stories

Sep 8, 2026

Russia detains Moldovan citizen suspected of shooting Russian general on Ukraine's orders

Russia's FSB security service announced the detention of Nicolae Kochu, a 21-year-old Moldovan citizen, suspected of shooting Russian Aerospace Forces General Nikolay Varpakhovich in the Astrakhan region. Russian authorities claim Kochu was recruited by Ukraine to carry out the assassination attempt, which is the latest in a series of attacks on Russian military personnel linked to the war in Ukraine.

Sep 8, 20264 sources

Jul 13, 2026

Reports claim Israel's Mossad met with Iran's former president Ahmadinejad in Budapest for regime change talks; Ahmadinejad denies allegations

Multiple media reports allege that former Mossad chief David Barnea met with Iran's former hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in Budapest in 2024 and 2025 to recruit him as a potential leader in a post-Islamic regime scenario. Ahmadinejad has forcefully denied the claims, calling them 'Hollywood-style lies.'

Jul 13, 20266 sources

Ahmadinejad denies New York Times report of Mossad recruitment attempt and house arrest

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's office rejected allegations that Israel's Mossad intelligence agency attempted to recruit him as an asset and install him as Iran's leader, dismissing the claims reported by The New York Times as false and denying he has been placed under house arrest.

Jul 13, 20263 sources

Jul 7, 2026

Monaco Bombing Suspect Found Dead in Ukraine, Intelligence Officer Confesses

Ukrainian authorities found the body of Anastasiia Berezovska, suspected of the June 29 Monaco bombing targeting Ukrainian businessman Vadym Iermolaiev. A Ukrainian intelligence officer has reportedly confessed to killing her, according to prosecutors.

Jul 7, 20269 sources

Jun 24, 2026

Iranian agents directed arson attacks on Jewish targets in Australia, spy chief reveals

Australia's intelligence chief disclosed that Iran's Revolutionary Guard used two agents who previously lived in Australia to orchestrate firebombing attacks against Jewish targets in Sydney and Melbourne, including a Bondi incident. The revelations come amid warnings of a degrading security environment from multiple threats.

Jun 24, 20264 sources

May 13, 2026

UAE Denies Netanyahu Visit as Israel Confirms Mossad Chief Traveled to Emirates During Iran War

The United Arab Emirates denied Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a secret visit to the country, contradicting Israeli claims, while reports confirm Mossad chief visited the UAE at least twice during Israel's military campaign against Iran to coordinate war efforts.

May 13, 20263 sources

Apr 20, 2026

NSA Deploys Anthropic's Mythos AI Model for Intelligence Operations

The National Security Agency is using Anthropic's most powerful AI model, Mythos Preview, for electronic surveillance and intelligence operations, despite the model not being publicly released due to cybersecurity concerns.

Apr 20, 20262 sources