Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad
Iran on Wednesday hanged Babak Shahbazi, convicted of spying for Israel’s Mossad since 2022, the judiciary announced via Mizan Online. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for “corruption on earth” and “waging war against God.” Shahbazi, who worked on industrial cooling systems for firms tied to Iran’s military, security, and telecom sectors, allegedly passed sensitive data to Mossad in exchange for money and foreign residency. The execution follows Iran’s vow of “swift justice” against suspected collaborators after its June war with Israel. In August, Iran executed Roozbeh Vadi, an Atomic Energy Organisation employee, for allegedly leaking details on nuclear scientists and facilities. In July, Iran’s intelligence ministry claimed it had arrested 20 Mossad-linked operatives across Tehran and other provinces. Rights groups, including Amnesty International, list Iran as the second-highest executioner worldwide after China.
