Iran has executed two men accused of spying for Israel and providing sensitive military information to the country’s intelligence agencies, according to Iran’s judiciary.
The executions come as tensions between Iran and Israel remain high following recent military confrontations between the two rivals.Iran’s judiciary news agency, Mizan, identified the men as Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat. Authorities alleged that the pair gathered and passed on classified information, including the locations of military and security sites, photographs, and other sensitive intelligence to Israel.
Iranian officials said the men were convicted of espionage after investigations linked them to Israel’s intelligence operations. The government maintains that the activities posed a serious threat to the country’s national security.The executions are the latest in a series of measures taken by Iran against individuals accused of collaborating with foreign intelligence agencies.
Tehran has intensified security operations following recent exchanges of attacks with Israel, claiming it has uncovered several alleged espionage networks.The case underscores the deepening hostility between Iran and Israel, whose long-running conflict has increasingly involved intelligence operations, cyberattacks, and military strikes. International observers continue to monitor developments as tensions in the Middle East remain high.
