Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
Iran has executed a man accused of selling information to Israeli intelligence, according to the judiciary. The individual, Ehsan Afreshteh, was reportedly trained by Mossad in Nepal and convicted of espionage and collaboration with Israel. The execution is part of a recent increase in such sentences amid ongoing tensions with Israel and the United States. Iran is known as one of the world's leading countries in carrying out executions.
What we know
- Ehsan Afreshteh was accused of selling sensitive information to Israel and was executed after his verdict was upheld by the Supreme Court.
- The Iranian judiciary stated he was trained by Mossad in Nepal.
- Iran has increased executions, especially in cases involving alleged espionage or security-related charges, since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States.
- On Monday, another individual, an aerospace engineering student, was also executed for allegedly spying for Israel and the United States.
- Rights groups identify Iran as the world’s second-most prolific executioner after China.
