July 2025 Intelligence News

Joint Statement on Iranian State Threat Activity in Europe and North America US Dept. of State 31 Jul 2025 -- The following statement is released by the governments of the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Albania, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden.
Department of Justice, CIA Transmit Declassified Durham Documents to Senator Chuck Grassley US Dept. of Justice 31 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Department of Justice transmitted the declassified Appendix of the Durham Report to the Senate Judiciary Committee following collaboration with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
Russia Hoax Whistleblower Threatened, Multiple Attempts to Report Wrongdoing Were Ignored Director of National Intelligence 30 Jul 2025 -- For six years, a senior intelligence official battled political and bureaucratic resistance in efforts to expose the manipulated intelligence behind the Russia collusion hoax. On Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released new documents which provide a firsthand account of the Intelligence Community Whistleblower's relentless efforts to expose the egregious manipulation and manufacturing of intelligence.
US, UK Hold Talks With Yermak, Budanov, Zaluzhny on Replacing Zelensky - Russian Foreign Intel Sputnik 29 Jul 2025 -- The Americans and British announced their decision to nominate Zaluzhny for the post of Ukrainian president, with Yermak and Budanov* "saluting the decision."
Netherlands designates Israel as security threat for spreading disinformation, intimidating ICC Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- The Netherlands' National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) has, for the first time, designated the Israeli regime a security threat for spreading disinformation and putting pressure on international justice institutions.
PM Netanyahu visits the IDF Intelligence Directorate Israel - Prime Minister 28 Jul 2025
Intelligence Ministry exposes U.S.-Israeli plot against Iran IRNA 28 Jul 2025 -- The Intelligence Ministry has issued a detailed statement exposing a 12-day coordinated campaign by the U.S., the Israeli regime, and their regional allies to destabilize and dismember the Islamic Republic.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry details counterintelligence masterstroke during Israeli-US war Press TV 28 Jul 2025 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry has detailed its complex multi-pronged intelligence operations aimed at neutralizing enemies' attempts at infiltration and subversion during the Israeli regime's and the US's unprovoked war last month.
Iranian Intel Prevented 35 Israel's Attempts to Assassinate Its Officials During 12-Day War Sputnik 28 Jul 2025 -- Israel planned assassinations of 23 senior Iranian officials during the acute phase of the Iran-Israel conflict in June, Tehran prevented a total of 35 attempts to assassinate its senior officials and army representatives, the Iranian ministry of information and communications technology said on Monday.
UK high-altitude research and intelligence balloon soars to new heights UK MOD 27 Jul 2025 -- The UK has successfully trialed high-altitude balloons which can conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Israeli settler charged with spying for Iran after 'conveying info' on missile strike damage Press TV 27 Jul 2025 -- Israeli prosecutors have indicted a Jewish settler on charges of spying for Iran after he allegedly conveyed information to Tehran about damage sustained by an Israeli airbase during an Iranian missile strike.
Pentagon Chief Used Polygraph to Search for Those 'Leaking' Insides to Media - Reports Sputnik 27 Jul 2025 -- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used polygraph tests to search among his close associates for those who "leaked" information about the defense department to the media, but he had to abandon this practice on the orders of the White House, the Washington Post reported, citing sources.
Ex-intel chief calls on U.S. to help Taiwan upgrade classified clearance system CNA 24 Jul 2025 -- A former U.S. naval intelligence chief on Wednesday called on Washington to help Taiwan upgrade its classified clearance system amid growing threats from China.
Address on Investigation Officers' Day President of Russia 25 Jul 2025
RNZAF tech and intelligence teams hit the field New Zealand Defence Force 25 Jul 2025 -- Communications and Information Systems (CIS), and Intelligence specialists recently took to the field, practising skills vital in warfighting and humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) scenarios.
China rejects groundless accusations, smears against China under cybersecurity issues pretext, FM on reported attack at Microsoft software Global Times 23 Jul 2025 -- In response to a question regarding Microsoft server software allegedly being targeted by large-scale "cyber espionage activities," Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that he was not aware of the specific situation mentioned.
Ex-colonel acquitted in final China spy case ruling CNA 23 Jul 2025 -- Former Air Defense Artillery colonel Hsin Peng-sheng (辛澎生) was acquitted Wednesday of charges that he tried to establish a spy network for China, after a retrial by the Taiwan High Court found insufficient evidence.
New Evidence Uncovers Obama-Directed Creation of False Intelligence Report Used to Launch Years-long Coup to Undermine President Trump and the American People Director of National Intelligence 23 Jul 2025 -- On Wednesday, at the President's direction and with support of the HPSCI Chairman Rick Crawford, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released a declassified oversight majority staff report produced by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) in September 2020 that details how the Obama Administration manufactured an Intelligence Community Assessment they knew was false.
Allies enhance NATO's digital posture NATO 23 Jul 2025 -- Brussels, 23 July 2025 -- Twelve NATO Allies¹ have committed to develop and roll out a new digital network by 2030 through NATO's Allied Software for Cloud and Edge Services (ACE) High Visibility Project (HVP). ACE will enable personnel in the field to create, distribute and store classified information securely.
China's Ministry of State Security warns against foreign espionage agencies targeting country's maritime data Global Times 23 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued a warning on Wednesday about growing threats to national security from foreign espionage agencies targeting the country's maritime data. According to the MSS, maritime data serves as the foundation of oceanographic research, supports marine economic activities, and underpins China's strategy to become a maritime power. It is closely tied to national strategic resources and security.
TikTok could be tool for China to sway Taiwanese youth during wartime: Experts CNA 22 Jul 2025 -- Experts in information warfare on Tuesday warned that China could use TikTok to influence young people in Taiwan, particularly in a pre-war or wartime scenario, during a seminar in Taipei on Beijing's propaganda efforts targeting Taiwan.
China's Ministry of State Security warns of spy-modified souvenirs from overseas trips Global Times 22 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security published an article on Tuesday warning that souvenirs brought back home from overseas trips may be covertly modified by foreign intelligence agencies into "gifts" with real-time photo, audio, and location-tracking capabilities, potentially posing a threat to national security.
DNI Gabbard, in Partnership with DOJ, FBI, CIA, and NARA, Release Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Files Director of National Intelligence 21 Jul 2025 -- On July 21, 2025, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard released over 230,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK), in accordance with President Donald J. Trump's Executive Order 14176.
Department of Justice Honors Senate Judiciary Committee Request for Information Related to Clinton Email Investigation US Dept. of Justice 21 Jul 2025 -- Attorney General Pamela Bondi released the following statement regarding Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley's request for information related to the FBI's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server and mishandling of classified information during her time as Secretary of State:
Two more Mossad-linked agents arrested in northeast Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2025 -- Iranian security forces have arrested two terrorist elements of the Israeli regime's Mossad spy agency in the northeastern province of North Khorasan.
SSU checks state secrets protection in SAPO Security Service of Ukraine 21 Jul 2025 -- On July 21, the Security Service of Ukraine has launched a comprehensive inspection of compliance with state secrets legislation in the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office within the limits and in the manner prescribed by law, in particular Article 37 of the Law on State Secrets.
Chips, smart devices produced overseas could have designed backdoors to steal sensitive info: MSS Global Times 21 Jul 2025 -- In today's highly digitalized era, the importance of cybersecurity is becoming increasingly prominent—it not only concerns personal privacy and corporate secrets, but can even impact national security. What is particularly alarming is that certain maliciously embedded or intentionally designed backdoors may become the fuse for information leakage, the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) warned on Monday.
Mossad chief asked for US help to ethnically cleanse Gaza during Washington visit: Report Press TV 20 Jul 2025 -- During his recent Washington visit, the Israeli spy chief reportedly asked American officials to extend assistance to Mossad in ethnically cleansing the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Military source admits equipment displays create OPSEC predicament CNA 20 Jul 2025 -- The recent publicity surrounding the deployment of Patriot PAC-2 and PAC-3 mobile missile launchers at a riverside park in Taipei raised the profile of Taiwan's armed forces but may create a predicament in securing operational security (OPSEC), an anonymous military source told CNA.
Western Intelligence Intensifies Attempts to Recruit Russian Diplomats Sputnik 20 Jul 2025 -- Western intelligence agencies have stepped up their attempts to recruit Russian diplomats after the beginning of the special military operation, Russian Ambassador to Romania Vladimir Lipayev has said in an interview with Sputnik.
Chinese Embassy in Singapore rejects local media reports linking cyber espionage group to China, voices strong dissatisfaction Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- The Chinese Embassy in Singapore on Saturday expressed strong dissatisfaction with local media reports alleging the UNC3886 group, believed to be behind recent cyberattacks in Singapore, is linked to China, citing claim of a cybersecurity firm of certain country. The embassy reiterated its firm opposition to such baseless smears.
China's FM reminds Chinese tourists travelling abroad not to photograph sensitive sites, facilities Global Times 19 Jul 2025 -- Following recent incidents where Chinese nationals were detained, investigated, or prosecuted abroad for photographing sensitive facilities out of personal interest, the Department of Consular Affairs of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday released a notice on its official WeChat account, reminding Chinese tourists to follow the advice of local law enforcement officers, refrain from taking photos of sensitive facilities and figures.
Statement by the MFA of Ukraine on the Introduction of Cyber Sanctions Against the Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 19 Jul 2025
NZ joins international condemnation of Russian cyber attacks New Zealand Government 19 Jul 2025 -- New Zealand has echoed international condemnation of malicious cyber activity by the Russian Government, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Statement on Russia's malicious cyber activity affecting the United Kingdom Canada 18 Jul 2025 -- The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence; and the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna: Estonia condemns Russia's malicious cctivities in the UK's cyberspace Estonia MFA 18 Jul 2025 -- Today, on 18 July, the UK Foreign Office published a statement accusing Russia of malicious cyberattacks targeting British cyberspace.
Statement of condemnation by the North Atlantic Council concerning Russian malicious cyber activities NATO 18 Jul 2025
Poland stands in solidarity with the UK over Russia's harmful actions in cyberspace Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- Poland stands in solidarity with the United Kingdom as it imposes restrictive measures against three units of GRU (the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation), as well as several individuals linked to GRU.
NATO and the EU strongly condemn the malicious cyber activities carried out against multiple NATO and EU Member States by entities subordinated to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU) Romania - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2025 -- NATO and the EU strongly condemn the malicious cyber activities carried out against multiple NATO and EU Member States by entities subordinated to Russia's military intelligence service (GRU).
New Evidence of Obama Administration Conspiracy to Subvert President Trump's 2016 Victory and Presidency Director of National Intelligence 18 Jul 2025 -- On Friday, Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard revealed overwhelming evidence that demonstrates how, after President Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, President Obama and his national security cabinet members manufactured and politicized intelligence to lay the groundwork for what was essentially a years-long coup against President Trump.
Hybrid threats / Russia: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU condemning Russia's persistent hybrid campaigns against the EU, its Member States and partners EC/CEU 18 Jul 2025 -- The European Union remains unwavering and unequivocal in its strong condemnation of the persistent malicious activities posed by Russia.
UK sanctions Russian spies at the heart of Putin's malicious regime UK FCDO 18 Jul 2025 -- The UK has exposed Russian spies responsible for spreading chaos and disorder on Putin's orders.
Israel arrests soldier over allegation of spying for Iran Press TV 18 Jul 2025 -- An Israeli soldier has been arrested and formally charged with allegedly passing information to Iranian intelligence in exchange for financial compensation.
China's Ministry of State Security warns of foreign espionage attempts to smuggle rare earths via shipping channels Global Times 18 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) reminded on Friday that foreign espionage and intelligence agencies have attempted to collude with and recruit domestic lawbreakers to steal China's rare earth-related items through shipping and delivery channels, posing a serious threat to national security.
China's Ministry of State Security urges crackdown on space espionage Global Times 17 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security warned Thursday that as great-power rivalry rapidly extends into outer space - with nations racing to develop and exploit space assets and some openly advocating space hegemony and an arms race - it will, in accordance with the law, severely punish any infiltration, espionage or sabotage targeting China's key space technologies and data, forging a robust security shield for the country's ambition to become a leading spacefaring nation.
Chinese judicial organs handle cases in accordance with law, FM on Japanese man's sentence for espionage Global Times 16 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on a Beijing court on Wednesday sentencing a Japanese man working for a Japanese pharmaceutical company to three years and six months in prison for espionage, and the Japanese side's claim that the verdict could impact bilateral ties, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China is a country governed by the rule of law, and its judicial authorities handle cases strictly in accordance with the law, ensuring the legal rights and interests of parties concerned.
NATO Egging Moldova on Into Potential Armed Conflict with Russia - Russian Intel Sputnik 14 Jul 2025 -- NATO is actively preparing to involve Moldova in a potential armed conflict with Russia, and a decision has been made in Brussels to accelerate the country's transformation into the alliance's "forward outpost" on the eastern flank, the press office of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) stated.
China's state security ministry warns AI could become 'hidden weapon' if misused Global Times 16 Jul 2025 -- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and daily life in the digital era, China's Ministry of State Security on Wednesday reminded the public about the technology's potential to threaten national security if misused. In an article published on its official WeChat account, the ministry cautioned that AI tools, if exploited by malicious actors, could be used to fabricate disinformation, steal sensitive data, and incite ideological confrontation—turning them into a "hidden weapon" capable of undermining critical infrastructure and social stability.
PH gets 'access' to 3 Filipinos held in China for suspected espionage Philippine News Agency 14 Jul 2025 -- The Philippines has been granted access to visit the three Filipino nationals earlier arrested in China for suspected espionage, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said Monday.
SSU eliminates killers who murdered SSU colonel in Kyiv Security Service of Ukraine 13 Jul 2025 -- During a special operation, the Security Service of Ukraine eliminated enemy agents who on orders of russia's federal security service murdered an SSU colonel in Kyiv.
Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Payments Under the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act DoD 11 Jul 2025 -- The Department of Defense has begun reviewing applications by DoD personnel for payments pursuant to the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks Act of 2021 (HAVANA Act).
ODNI Releases 29th Joint Assessment of Section 702 Compliance Director of National Intelligence 11 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), is publicly releasing the 29th Semiannual Assessment of Compliance with Procedures and Guidelines Issued Pursuant to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act ("Joint Assessment") submitted by the Attorney General and the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) with redactions.
ODNI Releases January 2025 FISC Opinion on FISA Title I Director of National Intelligence 11 Jul 2025 -- Today, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), in consultation with the Department of Justice (DOJ), publicly released a January 2025 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) opinion with redactions.
Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information US Dept. of Justice 10 Jul 2025 -- A civilian employee of the U.S. Air Force assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base pleaded guilty today to conspiring to transmit classified information relating to the national defense (National Defense Information) on a foreign online dating platform beginning in or around February 2022 until in or around April 2022.
Iran denounces UK intelligence report meant to 'malign national interests' Press TV 10 Jul 2025 -- Iran has categorically rejected a report by the United Kingdom's parliament's intelligence watchdog as "unfounded and politically-motivated," warning that such a "hostile" move reveals a broader attempt of distortion aimed at maligning the Islamic Republic's legitimate regional and national interests.
China's state security authority reveals three foreign espionage cases targeting public servants Global Times 10 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Thursday disclosed three cases involving foreign espionage and intelligence agencies setting traps targeting Chinese public servants for infiltration operations and intelligence theft.
SSU detains Chinese spies who collected secret technologies of Ukraine's Neptune missiles production Security Service of Ukraine 09 Jul 2025 -- In Kyiv, the SSU Counterintelligence has detained two citizens of the People's Republic of China who were attempting to illegally provide secret documentation on the Ukrainian RK-360MC Neptune missile system to China.
British Court Sentences 3 For Arson Plot Linked To Russia's Wagner Group RFE/RL 09 Jul 2025 -- A British jury convicted three men of setting fire to a London warehouse where Ukrainian-bound equipment was being stored, a plot prosecutors said was orchestrated by operatives linked to the Russian mercenary company Wagner.
Two individuals with links to Israel's Mossad arrested by Iraqi forces Press TV 09 Jul 2025 -- Iraqi security forces have arrested two individuals on charges of affiliation to the Israeli Mossad spy agency and suspected collaboration with other foreign intelligence services, a source with knowledge of the matter says.
Following SSU investigation, FSB agent who operated at Ukraine's State Space Agency sentenced to 15 years in prison Security Service of Ukraine 08 Jul 2025 -- Based on the evidence collected by the Security Service of Ukraine, an FSB agent who spied for the enemy at the State Space Agency of Ukraine has been sentenced to 15 years in prison with confiscation of property.
China exposes series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- China's National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team (CNERT/CC) has uncovered a series of malicious foreign websites and IP addresses used by overseas hacker groups to carry out ongoing cyberattacks against China and other countries, according to a statement released Monday via its official WeChat account.
Chinese FM spokesperson responds to French intelligence claims regarding Chinese embassies sowing doubts over Rafale jets Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- In response to a reporter's question about an AP report about French intelligence services claiming that after the India-Pakistan conflict in May this year, China used its embassies abroad to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale fighter jets, aiming to undermine their sales, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that she is not aware of the situation.
Experts reject French intelligence's hype over Chinese embassies sowing doubts over Rafale jets Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- Chinese military experts rejected on Monday the latest claims by French intelligence that "China used embassies to undermine sales of French-made Rafale jets" following the India-Pakistan conflict in May this year. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday that she is not aware of the situation, when asked about the matter.
MSS reveals case of foreign IP posing as ordinary user to infiltrate Chinese school's network broadcast system Global Times 07 Jul 2025 -- The Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday disclosed a case in which an unidentified foreign IP address, disguised as a regular user, infiltrated a Chinese school's network broadcast system in an attempted cyberattack to manipulate broadcast content.
China's top state security authority warns sea-view livestreams may leak military secrets Global Times 05 Jul 2025 -- China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Saturday revealed a national security case in which a merchant promoting sea-view properties via livestream unknowingly exposed sensitive Chinese naval operations, warning that livestreaming can become a window for leaking state secrets.
Chinese FM refutes Switzerland's espionage allegations, saying China is victim of espionage activities Global Times 03 Jul 2025 -- In response to Switzerland's Federal Intelligence Service claiming on Wednesday that the threat from espionage is high in the country as global insecurity increases, with the main threats emanating from Russia and China, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed that the so-called "espionage threat from China" is completely fabricated, China is a victim of espionage activities.
PM Netanyahu Visits Mossad HQ Israel - Prime Minister 03 Jul 2025 -- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yesterday evening, visited Mossad headquarters, where he met with Mossad Director David Barnea and the agency's senior command forum.
Lacson seeks tougher anti-espionage law Philippine News Agency 03 Jul 2025 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on Thursday filed a bill seeking to strengthen and modernize the country's 78-year-old anti-espionage law by introducing harsher penalties for the crime.
NSB Alerts the Significant Cybersecurity Risks in China-Made Mobile Applications ROC NSB 01 Jul 2025 -- In recent years, the international community has shown growing concerns over cybersecurity issues deriving from China-developed mobile applications (apps).
China always opposes unfounded hype about so-called 'Chinese spies,' FM says on US DOJ charges Global Times 02 Jul 2025 -- When asked to comment on the US Department of Justice's claim regarding the arrest of two Chinese nationals allegedly engaging in espionage and attempting to identify Navy members willing to spy, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, "I am not aware of the specifics, but we have always opposed unfounded hype about so-called 'Chinese spies.'"
Taiwan intelligence agency warns of RedNote, TikTok data breaches CNA 02 Jul 2025 -- The National Security Bureau (NSB) has urged Taiwanese to be careful when using Chinese mobile applications due to potential security breaches following a recent inspection of five of those apps, including RedNote and TikTok, by the NSB.
Justice Department Charges Two Individuals with Acting as Agents of the PRC Government US Dept. of Justice 01 Jul 2025 -- Two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC) made their initial appearances in federal court in Portland, Oregon, and Houston, Texas, yesterday to face charges issued out of the Northern District of California for acting as agents of the Government of the PRC without prior notification to the Attorney General.

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