Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s foreign intelligence service, the Mossad, according to reports carried by judiciary-affiliated media. The execution was confirmed by Mizan News Agency, which is linked to Iran’s judiciary.

Mizan said the defendant was found guilty of providing sensitive information to the Mossad, adding that the death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and carried out after legal procedures were completed. Authorities did not disclose the exact timing or location of the execution.

Recruitment and Alleged Confession

According to the judiciary account cited by state-linked outlets, the Mossad allegedly recruited the man online and promised him $1 million and a British entry visa. Iranian officials said the defendant confessed to espionage activities following his arrest.

The case was presented as part of Iran’s broader counterintelligence efforts, with officials emphasizing that the conviction followed judicial review at multiple levels.

Escalating Espionage Crackdown

Iranian authorities have intensified arrests and prosecutions of individuals accused of spying for Israel in recent months. State-linked reports say several people have been detained or executed on similar charges, reflecting heightened security pressure amid long-running covert conflict between Tehran and Israel.

Media reports note that Iran has repeatedly accused Israel’s intelligence services of targeting military, nuclear, and strategic assets inside the country.