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Iran Executes Spy Accused of Israel Intel Leaks
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel on missile sites.
In brief
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel on missile sites. Iran executed Hossein Pedaran for spying on missile sites in Isfahan province, reflecting intensified crackdown on espionage amid Middle Eastern conflicts. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Iran executes spy accused of Israel intel leaks
Iran's judiciary announced the execution of Hossein Pedaran, who allegedly provided Israeli intelligence with information on missile sites in Isfahan province.
“The death penalty was carried out against Hossein Pedaran, who had provided the Mossad with information on missile sites in Isfahan province”
Execution upheld by Supreme Court
The judiciary stated Pedaran's sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court without specifying when he was arrested or put on trial.
Case previously unreported
This case had not been previously reported by the media, highlighting Iran's position as the country with the second-highest number of executions globally after China.
Escalated arrests amid conflict
Iranian authorities have escalated arrests and executions in connection with the Middle East war that began in February and nationwide protests that peaked in January.
Isfahan province hit hard
Isfahan province, which hosts Iranian nuclear sites, has been one of the hardest hit areas throughout the Middle East war.
Previous executions in August
In August, the judiciary executed two men accused of transmitting coordinates of sensitive military sites to Israel.
Global execution ranking
Iran carries out the second highest number of executions globally after China, according to rights groups.
At a glance
Iran executed Hossein Pedaran for spying on missile sites in Isfahan province, reflecting intensified crackdown on espionage amid Middle Eastern conflicts.
