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The Irish Sun
5 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Iranian nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi executed after ‘handing Israel intel that led to nuke chief's assassination'
Vadi reportedly had access to state secrets and was held in Tehran Evin Prison since his arrest last year REGIME OF DEATH Iranian nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi executed after 'handing Israel intel that led to nuke chief's assassination' IRAN has executed a nuclear scientist accused of passing sensitive information to Israel's Mossad amid an intensifying crackdown on alleged foreign spies. Roozbeh Vadi reportedly worked as a nuclear expert at the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran. 4 Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of giving sensitive intel to Mossad Credit: AFP 4 Roozbeh Vadi reportedly worked as a nuclear expert at the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran Credit: Researchgate 4 Iran ranks as the world's second-most prolific executioner after China (stock) Credit: AFP But he was hanged Wednesday after being convicted of transferring 'classified information' to the Israeli intelligence agency. Iran's judiciary-run outlet Mizan Online claimed Vadi was recruited online by Mossad and later met agents in Vienna on five occasions. The leaked intel allegedly led to the killing of an unnamed Iranian nuclear scientist during Israel's Operation Rising Lion - a 12-day offensive which targeted the heart of Tehran's nuclear and military infrastructure. 'The man had leaked information about a nuclear scientist who was assassinated during the Zionist regime's recent aggression,' Mizan reported. The outlet added the execution followed confirmation of his sentence by Iran's Supreme Court. Iranian authorities say Vadi was employed at a "key and sensitive organisation" and had access to state secrets. He was reportedly held in Tehran Evin Prison since his arrest in February 2024, according to local NGO Iran Human Rights. The June conflict marked an unprecedented escalation, with Israel launching over 900 strikes across Tehran and beyond. The bombardment killed scores of senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, at least a dozen nuclear scientists, and hundreds of others, according to Iranian and international reports. In the aftermath, Tehran vowed swift justice against those suspected of aiding the Israeli assault. Defence Secretary John Healey offers 'sincere apology' after MASSIVE Afghan data leak Authorities have since arrested numerous individuals for alleged espionage and have already executed several accused of working with Mossad, The Telegraph reports. In the past two weeks alone, three people were reportedly hanged for smuggling 'assassination equipment' into Iran on Israel's behalf. Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has claimed it is in a 'relentless battle' against foreign espionage networks including Mossad, the CIA, and MI6. Human rights organisations, however, have raised alarms over the pace of these trials. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of Iran Human Rights, condemned the executions, saying they are "only to intimidate society and cover up the corruption and inefficiencies of the system." He added that espionage suspects are "sentenced to death without access to their chosen lawyer, in an unfair, non-transparent process." Iran ranks as the world's second-most prolific executioner after China, according to Amnesty International and other rights groups. Separately on Wednesday, authorities also executed a man convicted of being a member of the Islamic State group. He was allegedly planning terrorist operations inside Iran, Mizan reported. It comes after Iran reportedly asked the Taliban to hand over a bombshell list of MI6 spies and British special forces accidentally leaked by the UK government. The shocking move was revealed on Monday amid claims Tehran is coordinating with Taliban warlords to get their hands on the so-called "kill list". The vast and highly sensitive database exposes more than 100 British officials and up to 25,000 Afghans who worked alongside UK forces. One senior Iranian official told The Telegraph that the Revolutionary Guard Corps had "formally requested" the Taliban share the list, adding that "MI6 intelligence assets will take priority".
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Iranian nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi executed after ‘handing Israel intel that led to nuke chief's assassination'
Vadi reportedly had access to state secrets and was held in Tehran Evin Prison since his arrest last year REGIME OF DEATH Iranian nuclear scientist Roozbeh Vadi executed after 'handing Israel intel that led to nuke chief's assassination' IRAN has executed a nuclear scientist accused of passing sensitive information to Israel's Mossad amid an intensifying crackdown on alleged foreign spies. Roozbeh Vadi reportedly worked as a nuclear expert at the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran. 4 Iran has executed a nuclear scientist accused of giving sensitive intel to Mossad Credit: AFP 4 Roozbeh Vadi reportedly worked as a nuclear expert at the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran Credit: Researchgate 4 Iran ranks as the world's second-most prolific executioner after China (stock) Credit: AFP But he was hanged Wednesday after being convicted of transferring 'classified information' to the Israeli intelligence agency. Iran's judiciary-run outlet Mizan Online claimed Vadi was recruited online by Mossad and later met agents in Vienna on five occasions. The leaked intel allegedly led to the killing of an unnamed Iranian nuclear scientist during Israel's Operation Rising Lion - a 12-day offensive which targeted the heart of Tehran's nuclear and military infrastructure. 'The man had leaked information about a nuclear scientist who was assassinated during the Zionist regime's recent aggression,' Mizan reported. The outlet added the execution followed confirmation of his sentence by Iran's Supreme Court. Iranian authorities say Vadi was employed at a "key and sensitive organisation" and had access to state secrets. He was reportedly held in Tehran Evin Prison since his arrest in February 2024, according to local NGO Iran Human Rights. The June conflict marked an unprecedented escalation, with Israel launching over 900 strikes across Tehran and beyond. The bombardment killed scores of senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, at least a dozen nuclear scientists, and hundreds of others, according to Iranian and international reports. In the aftermath, Tehran vowed swift justice against those suspected of aiding the Israeli assault. Defence Secretary John Healey offers 'sincere apology' after MASSIVE Afghan data leak Authorities have since arrested numerous individuals for alleged espionage and have already executed several accused of working with Mossad, The Telegraph reports. In the past two weeks alone, three people were reportedly hanged for smuggling 'assassination equipment' into Iran on Israel's behalf. Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has claimed it is in a 'relentless battle' against foreign espionage networks including Mossad, the CIA, and MI6. Human rights organisations, however, have raised alarms over the pace of these trials. Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of Iran Human Rights, condemned the executions, saying they are "only to intimidate society and cover up the corruption and inefficiencies of the system." He added that espionage suspects are "sentenced to death without access to their chosen lawyer, in an unfair, non-transparent process." Iran ranks as the world's second-most prolific executioner after China, according to Amnesty International and other rights groups. Separately on Wednesday, authorities also executed a man convicted of being a member of the Islamic State group. He was allegedly planning terrorist operations inside Iran, Mizan reported. It comes after Iran reportedly asked the Taliban to hand over a bombshell list of MI6 spies and British special forces accidentally leaked by the UK government. The shocking move was revealed on Monday amid claims Tehran is coordinating with Taliban warlords to get their hands on the so-called "kill list". The vast and highly sensitive database exposes more than 100 British officials and up to 25,000 Afghans who worked alongside UK forces. One senior Iranian official told The Telegraph that the Revolutionary Guard Corps had "formally requested" the Taliban share the list, adding that "MI6 intelligence assets will take priority".
The Journal
25-06-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Iran moves to suspend inspections from nuclear watchdog after US and Israel attacks
IRAN'S PARLIAMENT HAS voted in favour of suspending the country's cooperation with the international watchdog agency that oversees nuclear energy. The vote to suspend the relationship with the UN-based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is a direct consequence of the Israeli and US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities over the course of the last two weeks. Iran's national security council now has to approve the move for the suspension to go ahead. 'The International Atomic Energy Agency, which refused to even marginally condemn the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, put its international credibility up for auction,' Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, according to state TV. 'The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran will suspend its cooperation with the IAEA until the security of the nuclear facilities is guaranteed.' Iranian MPs chanted 'Death to America' and 'Death to Israel' after the vote, state TV reported. Iran had already voiced sharp criticism of the IAEA for not condemning Israel's attacks. Yesterday, following the implementation of a fragile ceasefire, IAEA chief Rafael Mariano Grossi said that 'resuming cooperation with the IAEA is key to a successful diplomatic agreement to finally resolve the dispute over Iran's nuclear activities', while proposing to meet with Iran's foreign minister 'soon'. 'As I have repeatedly stated – before and during the conflict – nuclear facilities should never be attacked due to the very real risk of a serious radiological accident,' Grossi said. Advertisement A suspension of cooperation with the IAEA would bring an end to watchdog inspections of Iranian uranium enrichment facilities, which were targeted by US and Israeli strikes. A breaking off of relations with the IAEA would also present a major obstacle to any future negotiations between Iran and Western states over the future of its nuclear programme, beyond the damage already done to those prospects by the US joining Israel's attacks. While President Donald Trump had said the US bombing 'obliterated' three of Iran's nuclear sites, a leaked intelligence report has indicated the strikes only set the country's progress back by around six months. Israel's military said today that the programme had been delayed by 'several years'. Iran has not been shown to be developing nuclear weapons, despite claims by Israel, the White House and many European countries. A US intelligence report in March of this year concluded that Iran was not seeking to develop nuclear weapons. With reporting from AFP Need more clarity and context on what is happening in the Middle East? Check out our FactCheck Knowledge Bank for essential reads and guides to finding good information online. Visit Knowledge Bank Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Middle East Eye
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Iran lawmakers back suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iranian lawmakers voted Wednesday in favour of suspending cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, state TV said, after a 12-day war that saw Israeli and US strikes on nuclear facilities. "The International Atomic Energy Agency, which refused to even marginally condemn the attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, put its international credibility up for auction," Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said according to state TV, announcing that "the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran will suspend its cooperation with the IAEA until the security of the nuclear facilities is guaranteed."
News18
23-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Iran's Foreign Minister Meets Putin, His Deputy Says Tehran Won't Halt Nuclear Bid
Last Updated: Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi has stressed that Tehran's nuclear programme won't stop despite Israeli bombings on several nuclear facilities. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday and described the attacks by Israel and the US on its nuclear facilities as 'illegitimate" and a violation of international norms. Putin condemned the attacks on Iran and said that they have 'no basis or justification". He reiterated Moscow's support for Tehran. 'This is an absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran; it has no basis or justification. For our part, we are making efforts to provide assistance to the Iranian people," Putin said. Araghchi thanked Russia for supporting Iran and said that Tehran is defending its sovereignty. 'These aggressive actions by Israel and the US are completely illegitimate and violate international rules and international norms. We are defending our sovereignty and country, and our defence is legitimate," he said. As Iran affirmed its commitment to continuing the nuclear activities despite suffering heavy damage to the programme, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi refuted the idea of a halt to the pursuit, which also includes uranium enrichment. He stressed that Iran's nuclear programme will not be brought to a halt. His remarks came during an interview with Germany's ARD broadcaster on Sunday, a day before the meeting between its Foreign Minister Araghchi and Putin in Moscow today. Ravanchi dismissed demands from the US and other countries regarding a complete halt to Iran's nuclear programme and said, 'We are sincere members of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. No one can tell us what we should and should not do as long as we remain within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty." He also said that Iran has pursued uranium enrichment for the 'peaceful" use of nuclear energy. The minister, however, did not speak on the damage to the nuclear sites in the bombardment by the US B2 bombers on Sunday. The US entered the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and attacked three nuclear sites in Iran – Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan. Iran has maintained that it reserves the right to its options for reaction to the US air strikes. Earlier, Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran spokesman, Behrouz Kamalvandi, said that the nuclear industry has 'roots" in Iran and it 'cannot be destroyed". 'Of course, we have suffered damage, but this is not the first time that the industry has suffered damage," he said. The developments come after the US carried out airstrikes on three of Iran's nuclear sites on Sunday. President Trump said the strikes were meant to stop 'the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror." He warned Iran not to retaliate and called on it to work toward a peace agreement in its conflict with Israel. Speaking from the White House that night, Trump also warned that the US would strike more Iranian targets 'if peace does not come quickly." First Published: June 23, 2025, 18:42 IST
