Iran executes man convicted of spying for CIA and Mossad

Published May 11, 2026 Updated May 11, 2026 10:43am

Iran executed a man convicted of spying for the US and Israeli intelligence services, Reuters reports citing Mizan news outlet.

Mizan identified the man as Erfan Shakourzadeh, saying he had worked at a scientific organisation involved in satellite activities and had shared classified scientific information with foreign intelligence services.

According to rights group Iran Human Rights Society, Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old graduate of aerospace engineering, was arrested in 2025 and was forced into his confession.

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