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New Delhi: Iran Israeli War: Tensions between Iran and Israel are increasing. Israel had targeted many of its military bases. After this, Iran also retaliated through drones and missiles. Meanwhile, an important news has come to light. According to a report, Iran has hanged an Israeli spy named Ismail Fakhri. It has been claimed that he used to work for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and was sentenced to death after his charges were proved.
The news of the execution was shared by Iran's Fars News Agency according to which a man identified as Ismail Fakhri was executed by hanging in Iran on charges of spying for the Mossad. According to the report, Fakhri was accused of 'spying for the Zionist regime.'
Fakhri was hanged following a judicial process that found him guilty of acting against Iran's national security interests. The execution was carried out under Iran's penal code, which permits capital punishment for individuals convicted of espionage, particularly in cases involving foreign intelligence services.
Meanwhile, Iran has claimed that it has identified two Mossad agents in Fashafouyeh. Bomb making material and 200 kg of explosives have been recovered from them. Twenty-three drones, launchers and many electronic devices have also been found. Israel had planned to wreak havoc in Iran, but the plan failed due to the arrest of the spies.
Details about Fakhri's arrest, trial, or charges were provided in the statement. Mossad has for long been engaged in covert operations and counterintelligence activities across the region and has been accused by Iran of organising sabotage acts and targeted killings on its soil, particularly against those connected to its nuclear and military programmes.
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