Iran has carried out the execution of a man it said was convicted of spying for Israel, a development that comes amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv.
According to Iran’s judiciary-affiliated Mizan news agency, the execution took place on Saturday after the man was found guilty of working for Israel and maintaining links with Iranian opposition groups. Iranian authorities have frequently accused individuals of espionage for Israel, citing national security concerns tied to what they describe as ongoing covert operations inside the country.
The case has drawn criticism from international human rights groups. The Oslo-based Iran Human Rights organization identified the executed man as 27-year-old architecture student Aghil Keshavarz. The group alleged that his death sentence was based on confessions obtained under torture, raising serious concerns about due process and the fairness of the trial.
Iran and Israel have long been engaged in a shadow conflict marked by intelligence operations, cyberattacks, and targeted strikes. That rivalry escalated dramatically in June, when Israel launched attacks on multiple targets inside Iran. Those operations reportedly relied on Mossad operatives operating deep within Iranian territory, further fueling mistrust and retaliation between the two regional rivals.
In response to what it sees as growing Israeli intelligence activity, Iran has intensified its crackdown on suspected spies. Executions linked to alleged espionage for Israel have surged this year, with several death sentences carried out in recent months, according to rights monitors.
Iranian authorities maintain that such measures are necessary to protect national security. However, rights groups continue to warn that the rising number of executions, particularly in espionage-related cases, reflects a troubling pattern of repression during a period of escalating regional conflict.
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