These teenagers may be Israel's future operatives in an espionage battle against Iran.
They learn about Iranian history and culture and sing in the Persian language.
I'm Reuters Renat Harach at Ben Gurion High School in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva.
These high schoolers behind me may be Israel's future operatives in an escalating shadow war with Iran.
They are enrolled in a unique university-level program titled Iran Security and Intelligence.
They're currently studying for their final exams, focusing on Farsi grammar, translations, and contemporary Iranian affairs.
When drafted for their mandatory military service at age 18, they will be natural candidates for key positions in Israel's intelligence services.
Because of their candidacy, the program managers requested we do not publish their full identities.
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