Two young men have been arrested on suspicion of espionage for Iran, including one who allegedly planned to undergo training in an Arab country, authorities revealed Monday.

The pair were set to be indicted in the afternoon on security charges in the Lod Central District Court.

Nineteen-year-old Sagi Haik, from Ness Ziona, was allegedly in contact with an Iranian agent for several months before his arrest in March, said the Shin Bet and Israel Police in a joint statement.

“Haik agreed to undergo training in one of the Arab countries, and was even asked to recruit additional people to carry out missions under their [the Iranians’] direction,” the security agencies said.

According to law enforcement, several of Haik’s family members received “threatening messages” from the Iranian agent after the young man disclosed their personal details to him. Despite this, Haik maintained contact with him.

During his interrogation, Haik allegedly confessed to assisting another Israeli recruited by Iran, 21-year-old Assaf Shitrit, in carrying out a mission for his handler. Shitrit, from Beit Oved, was arrested as well.

The pair are the latest to be arrested on suspicion of spying for the........

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