Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel
Iranian authorities have announced the execution of a man convicted of spying for Israel, in a case that highlights growing tensions between the two longtime adversaries. The announcement was made by media affiliated with Iran’s judiciary, which said the sentence had been carried out following the completion of legal procedures.
According to official sources, the individual had been arrested earlier this year in northwestern Iran and was accused of cooperating with Israeli intelligence services. Prosecutors alleged that he had gathered sensitive information, including images of military and security-related sites, and shared them with foreign actors considered hostile by Tehran.
The judiciary stated that the death sentence was upheld by Iran’s highest court before being enforced. Iranian authorities regularly emphasize that such cases fall under national security laws, which allow for severe penalties, including capital punishment.
Human rights organizations have repeatedly criticized Iran’s use of the death penalty, particularly in cases linked to political or security-related charges. Executions for alleged espionage have increased in recent months, amid heightened regional instability and confrontations involving Iran and Israel.
The case comes at a time of strained relations in the Middle East, with Iranian officials accusing Israel of covert operations inside the country. Tehran maintains that strict measures are necessary to protect its national security.
