The executions come as Tehran intensifies its crackdown on alleged espionage and national security offences
Iran on Sunday executed two men convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, in the latest move by Tehran as it intensifies its crackdown on alleged espionage following recent regional conflicts.
According to Iran’s judiciary, the two men — identified as Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat — were found guilty of collaborating with Mossad and transmitting sensitive information related to military and security installations inside the country. The executions were carried out after their convictions were upheld by the courts.
Accused of passing military information
Iranian authorities alleged that the duo supplied the coordinates and details of sensitive military and security sites to Israeli intelligence during recent hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Officials claimed the information helped Israel identify strategic targets.
The judiciary, however, did not disclose when the two men were arrested or provide further details about the trial proceedings.
Crackdown intensifies
The executions come amid an intensified campaign by Tehran against individuals accused of collaborating with Israel. Iranian authorities have stepped up arrests, prosecutions and executions on espionage-related charges following the recent conflict, arguing that such measures are necessary to safeguard national security.
Human rights concerns
Human rights organisations have repeatedly criticised Iran’s handling of national security cases, raising concerns over due process, allegations of forced confessions and the increasing use of the death penalty. Iranian authorities, however, maintain that the cases are handled under the country’s judicial framework and are aimed at countering foreign intelligence operations.
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