Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel
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Iran has executed Rouzbeh Vadi, accused of supplying classified information to Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad. He was linked to the killing of a nuclear scientist in Israel's attacks. Executions for espionage have significantly risen, with over eight death sentences carried out recently. Vadi was recruited online and allegedly met Mossad officers five times in Vienna. Iran also executed a member of ISIL on the same day for planning sabotage after illegally entering the country. Authorities confirmed that legal procedures were followed in both cases before execution.
Iran executed Rouzbeh Vadi, accused of relaying classified information to Israel's Mossad. Vadi worked in a critical organization and was linked to a nuclear scientist's killing.
Executions for spying for Israel have surged, with at least eight death sentences carried out this year. Iran has pledged swift trials for suspects.
Vadi allegedly committed crimes against national security and was recruited online by Mossad, reportedly meeting them multiple times in Vienna.
Separately, Iran executed a member of ISIL for plotting sabotage after he entered Iran with a team that faced Iranian security forces.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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