(JNS) Two Iranians were charged by the U.S. government for allegedly spying on Jewish and Israeli institutions in America on behalf of Tehran without notifying Attorney General Jeff Sessions, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Ahmadreza Mohammadi-Doostdar, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen, and Majid Ghorbani, an Iranian citizen living in California, were arrested earlier this month for collecting intelligence on the Rohr Chabad House at the University of Chicago, where they allegedly photographed the building’s security features.

“Doostdar and Ghorbani are alleged to have acted on behalf of Iran, including by conducting surveillance of political opponents and engaging in other activities that could put Americans at risk,” said Assistant Attorney General John Demers. “With their arrest and these charges, we are seeking to hold the defendants accountable.”