Iran Passes Bill to Combat Foreign Espionage
Iranian lawmakers voted on Sunday evening to approve a bill aimed at preventing foreign intelligence agencies from infiltrating the country. This legislative move comes amidst growing concerns in Tehran regarding external interference in its internal affairs.
Voting Details and Parliamentary Approval
Abbas Koudrizi, spokesperson for the Presidency of the Consultative Assembly, announced that 183 deputies voted in favor of adopting the new plan. This followed the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee's overwhelming approval of the plan's outlines, reflecting broad consensus within the legislative body on the severity of information threats.
Background of Recent Diplomatic Tensions
This legislative step coincided with the Iranian Intelligence Ministry's announcement yesterday of arresting two French diplomats for interfering in internal affairs. The ministry stated that the signature of the former French ambassador was found within documents related to an espionage project, highlighting the current security sensitivity between Tehran and Paris.
The plan aims to strengthen Iranian sovereignty by tightening oversight on semi-official activities that could threaten national security. Tehran views such measures as essential for protecting its political stability from increasing external conspiracies.
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