Iran has executed Babak Shahbazi by hanging after courts convicted him of espionage and security cooperation on behalf of Israel. Officials say he gathered and sold information on data centres and security installations; activists dispute the case, alleging coerced confessions and fair-trial violations.

Allegations And Judicial Proceedings

State accounts identify Shahbazi as a contractor who installed industrial cooling systems for companies linked to telecommunications, military, and security sectors, alleging he relayed sensitive information to Israeli handlers. Officials also linked his case to previously tried associates in the same espionage network.

Activists’ Objections And Due-Process Concerns

Human rights monitors say Shahbazi’s conviction relied on a forced confession under torture and that he was denied adequate defence. They add that recent national-security cases show a pattern of expedited proceedings and solitary confinement before execution announcements.

Executions in Iran Over Espionage Allegations in 2025

In 2025, Iran carried out a series of executions of individuals accused of spying for Israel. According to international media reports, at least nine people have been executed on such charges, particularly in recent months. Authorities claimed these individuals were linked to Israeli intelligence, while human rights organizations stressed that the trials lacked fairness and were conducted under political pressure. This situation has fueled serious concerns within the international community, highlighting both Iran’s internal tensions and its escalating external conflicts.