Execution of individual charged with espionage for Israel, marking a surge in such instances in Iran
In a recent development, Iran has executed a man named Babak Shahbazi, who was convicted of collaborating with Israel's Mossad intelligence service. The execution marks the latest in a series of executions of individuals accused of spying for Israel.
Shahbazi's role in the gathering of information was as a contractor installing cooling equipment. He was accused of gathering information from sensitive sites, including military-linked facilities. The details of his case and the nature of his collaboration with Mossad remain unclear.
The latest execution is part of a trend that has seen at least nine executions of Iranians accused of spying for Israel in recent months. The number marks a sharp rise in such executions this year.
Esmaeil Fekri, who was executed in June for alleged espionage, is accused of passing intelligence to Mossad, along with Shahbazi. The report links Shahbazi to Fekri in this matter.
Shahbazi's lawyer sought an appeal before Iran's Supreme Court, but the request was rejected. The last known Iranian allegedly spying for Israel in 2022 and executed was not identified by name in the provided search results. The sources mention other executed individuals linked to protests and charges unrelated to spying for Israel, without specifying any case matching the description.
The execution of Babak Shahbazi is a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, and the severe consequences that come with being accused of spying for the latter. The exact circumstances surrounding Shahbazi's case and his collaboration with Mossad remain shrouded in mystery, adding to the intrigue and controversy surrounding this execution.
