Iran has executed two men after they were convicted of spying for Israel, according to the country’s judiciary. The executions are the latest in a growing series of cases tied to alleged espionage as regional tensions remain high.
The move comes amid an intensified security crackdown by Iranian authorities following recent hostilities involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Officials have stepped up efforts against individuals suspected of cooperating with foreign intelligence agencies.
In recent months, Tehran has increasingly used the death penalty in cases involving alleged links to Israel’s intelligence service, Mossad.
Iran’s judiciary news outlet, Mizan, reported that the two men were found guilty of passing the locations of sensitive military and security sites to Mossad operatives. Authorities accused them of espionage and collaborating with what Iran refers to as the “Zionist regime.”
According to the report, the information they allegedly provided helped Israeli intelligence gather details on key military and security installations during the conflict.
The judiciary, however, did not reveal when the suspects were arrested or provide details about the timing of their trial.
The executions are part of a broader rise in capital punishment for national security-related offenses since fighting involving Iran, Israel, and the United States escalated earlier this year. Iranian authorities have announced several executions of individuals accused of espionage, sabotage, and cooperating with foreign governments.
