Iran has executed Aghil Keshavarz, a man convicted of spying for Israel, in what authorities described as the latest death sentence linked to espionage following last June’s brief but intense conflict between the two nations.
The judiciary’s press agency, Mizan, announced on Saturday that Keshavarz’s death sentence was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court and following legal procedures.
According to Mizan, he was found guilty of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad, photographing military and security sites, and conducting operations on their behalf.
Keshavarz was arrested between April and May in Urmia, a city in northwestern Iran, and authorities said he admitted to his role during interrogations.
The judiciary detailed that his assignments included photographing sensitive locations, planting tracking devices, conducting opinion polls, and analyzing traffic patterns, all under Mossad direction.
The execution follows a 12-day war that began on June 13, 2025, when Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
The conflict later escalated when the United States joined Israel in targeting Iranian nuclear sites, before a ceasefire was reached on June 24.
This marked the first open confrontation between the two countries after years of covert operations and sporadic clashes.
Since the ceasefire, Iranian authorities have promised swift trials for individuals accused of collaborating with Israel.
Officials have confirmed multiple arrests and executions of people convicted of working for Mossad.
Iran, which does not recognize Israel, has long accused the country of sabotage, including attacks on its nuclear program and assassinations of Iranian scientists.
In October 2025, Tehran revised its espionage laws, imposing stricter punishments on individuals accused of spying for Israel or the United States, including asset confiscation and the death penalty, measures that were not automatically applied under previous legislation.
