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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Iran Nabs 'Spying' Pigeons

Two birds arrested near Natanz nuclear site

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(Newser) – Two pigeons are under arrest in Iran after the alleged avian spies were found hovering near the nation's uranium-enrichment plant at Natanz, the Telegraph reports. The first, a black one, was caught wearing espionage gear—a metal ring held by “invisible” strings. The birds may have been communicating what they saw of Tehran's controversial underground nuclear facility.

Tehran officially lodged complaints against US espionage last year.
Tehran officially lodged complaints against US espionage last year.   (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Foreign powers fear Iran's nuclear plans are intended for weaponry.
Foreign powers fear Iran's nuclear plans are intended for weaponry.   (AP photo/Hasan Sarbakhshian)
Iran arrested two pigeons thought to be spies earlier this month.
Iran arrested two pigeons thought to be spies earlier this month.   (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
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