Iranon Wednesday executed a man arrested in April 2025 on charges of spying forIsrael'sespionageagency Mossad, the judiciary said.Hamidreza Sabet Esmailpour, who had been convicted of passing information to a Mossad agent, was hanged at dawn, the judiciary's Mizan news agency said.Rights groups have previously said 12 people have been hanged on similar charges in the wake ofIsrael's 12-day war with Iranin
Iran Executes Man for Alleged Espionage for Israel's Mossad
Iran executed Hamidreza Sabet Esmailpour, accused of spying for Israel's Mossad, following his conviction for passing information to a Mossad agent. This execution is part of a broader crackdown on perceived espionage in the wake of heightened tensions following Israel's recent military actions against Iran.
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Iran executed Hamidreza Sabet Esmailpour for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad.
- Iranian judiciary execute Hamidreza Sabet Esmailpour
- Iranian authorities arrest Hamidreza Sabet Esmailpour
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The execution underscores Iran's harsh stance on espionage, particularly related to Israel.
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