Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel and providing intelligence to the United States, according to Iranian authorities.
The execution comes amid heightened tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States, with Tehran continuing to pursue cases involving alleged espionage and collaboration with its foreign adversaries.
Iranian state media reported that the man was convicted of passing sensitive information to Israel and assisting US intelligence operations. Authorities said the charges involved national security and alleged cooperation with foreign intelligence services.
The identity of the executed man and further details surrounding the case were not immediately clear from the reports.
Iran regularly carries out executions in cases involving alleged espionage, particularly those linked to Israel. Tehran has repeatedly accused Israel and the US of attempting to undermine the Islamic Republic through intelligence operations and other activities.
Human rights organisations have previously criticised Iran’s use of the death penalty in national security cases, arguing that defendants in such cases may face unfair trials and that some convictions are based on disputed evidence or confessions obtained under pressure.
The latest execution comes against a backdrop of deepening regional tensions, with Iran and Israel remaining locked in a long-running confrontation and the US maintaining close strategic ties with Israel.
Iranian officials have warned that those found guilty of assisting foreign intelligence agencies will face severe punishment, describing such activities as a threat to national security.
