Summary
Iran executed Aghil Keshavarz, accused of spying for Israel's Mossad, after a court upheld his conviction. Keshavarz, an architecture student, was caught photographing a military site. Iran has increased executions for espionage, following a recent conflict involving Israel and the U.S.
Key Facts
- Iran executed Aghil Keshavarz for allegedly spying for Israel.
- Keshavarz was arrested in Urmia for photographing an army building.
- He was convicted of more than 200 spy missions for Israel across multiple Iranian cities.
- Alleged missions included taking photos, polling opinions, and monitoring traffic.
- Authorities claim Keshavarz used encrypted messages to communicate with Mossad.
- Executions for espionage in Iran have increased since a conflict in June.
- Iran's new law makes espionage punishable by death and asset confiscation.
- The June conflict involved Israeli air attacks on Iran and responses from Iran.
