Iran Executes Man for Alleged Espionage Ties with Israel's Mossad

Execution of Spy Convicted for Collaborating with Israeli Intelligence

Tehran: On Saturday, Iran executed a man found guilty of espionage for the Israeli intelligence agency, according to reports from state media.

The individual, identified as Aghil Keshavarz, was said to have engaged in significant intelligence collaboration with Mossad, including photographing sensitive military and security sites in Iran.

Keshavarz was apprehended in May while documenting a military facility located in Urmia, a city approximately 600 kilometers (371 miles) northwest of Tehran. He faced accusations of completing over 200 similar missions for Mossad across various Iranian cities, including the capital.

Following a trial, he received a death sentence, which was later confirmed by the Supreme Court.

At just 27 years old, Keshavarz was reportedly pursuing a degree in architecture.

Since a brief air conflict in June, during which Israel targeted Iran and resulted in nearly 1,100 fatalities, including military leaders and nuclear experts, Iran has executed 11 individuals for espionage. In retaliation, Iranian missile strikes claimed 28 lives in Israel.

In October, another execution took place in Qom for an unidentified individual convicted of spying for Mossad.

Iran typically conducts secret trials for espionage suspects, who often lack access to the evidence used against them.