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Iran has executed two men accused of having ties to Israel’s intelligence agency, according to the country’s judiciary, in the latest sign of heightened security measures following months of conflict involving Israel and the United States.
Iran’s judiciary news platform, Mizan Online, identified the men as Mohammad Masoom-shahi and Hamed Validi, adding that the executions were carried out at dawn on Monday.
Authorities alleged that both men were members of a spy network connected to Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service. However, no details were provided regarding when they were arrested, how long they had been in custody, or the nature of the evidence used in the case.
According to Mizan, the pair were convicted of “moharebeh,” a capital offence under Iranian law that translates as waging war against God. They were also found guilty of “collaboration with hostile groups and the Zionist regime,” a term Iranian officials commonly use when referring to Israel.
Iran has long defended the use of capital punishment as a tool for protecting national security and combating serious crimes. Critics, however, have repeatedly condemned the country’s use of the death penalty, especially in cases involving political or security-related charges.
International rights organisations rank Iran as the world’s second-highest executioner after China, raising persistent concerns over due process, transparency, and the fairness of trials involving national security accusations.
The latest executions are likely to draw renewed scrutiny from foreign governments and human rights groups already watching developments in the region closely.
