Iran executes alleged Mossad spy Ismail Fakhri by hanging

Iran executions for espionage against Israel

Iranian authorities, according to a report of the semi -official Fars news agency, the Israeli Intelligence Agency Mossad for a man accused of espionage executed. The individual, defined as Ismail Fakhri, was hung after a judicial process that found him guilty of acting against national security interests.

Fars News, Fakhri, a period in which Iranian authorities regularly use to refer to Israel, said that “the Zionist regime is convicted of espionage”. Execution was carried out in accordance with the Iranian Penal Code, which allowed death penalty for individuals convicted of espionage, especially in cases containing foreign intelligence services.

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Fakhri’s arrest, hearing or certain accusations were not given further details in the statement. The Iranian media has historically hidden or limited such information, especially in situations involving allegations of cooperation with foreign governments or intelligence organizations.

The case reflects the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, which have long been engaged in secret operations and counter -intelligence activities throughout the region. Iran has previously accused Israel of organizing sabotage operations on its territory and targeting murders against figures of its nuclear and military programs, especially against its nuclear and military programs.

In Iran, executions for espionage, in the past, the international human rights groups, especially transparency, access to the legal adviser and criticism of the necessary process standards. However, Iranian authorities argue that such actions are necessary to protect national security. The report from the Persian News did not specify when or where the execution took place or that it did not contain any official explanation from the Iran’s judiciary.