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Roya News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Iran hangs 3 men accused of spying for 'Israel'
Iran said Wednesday that it executed three men accused of spying for 'Israel', the day after a truce between the two came into effect. "Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, who attempted to import equipment into the country to carry out assassinations, were arrested and tried for... cooperation favouring the Zionist regime," the judiciary said, referring to Israel.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Cooperation favouring Zionist regime': Iran executes three men for spying for Israel; accused of smuggling assassination equipment
Iran flag Iran on Wednesday executed three men convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, and smuggling equipment used in an assassination, according to the judiciary's Mizan news agency. The individuals, Idris Ali, Azad Shojai, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, were executed in Urmia, a city in north-western Iran near the Turkish border. The smuggled equipment was used in the killing of an unnamed target, but no further details were provided, reported Reuters quoting Mizan. The judiciary said the men had attempted to import items into Iran 'to carry out assassinations' and were found guilty of 'cooperation favouring the Zionist regime," said the country's judiciary. These executions come shortly after a truce was declared between Iran and Israel following hostilities that erupted on June 13. Since then, Iranian authorities have intensified arrests and prosecutions of individuals accused of spying for Israel. On Monday, Iranian authorities executed another man, Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, for alleged intelligence cooperation with Israel. Several arrests of suspected Mossad agents have been announced by Iranian officials since the latest hostilities began. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Royal at Godrej Majesty – Sector 12's Newest Landmark! Godrej Noida Book Now Undo Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, said earlier that cases involving collaboration with Israel would be handled more swiftly. He called such acts 'support for the usurping regime' and described collaborators as a 'fifth column' of the enemy. Iran remains one of the world's leading users of the death penalty, second only to China, according to human rights organisations, including Amnesty international.
News18
8 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Iran Executes Three Men Accused Of Spying For Israel A Day After Ceasefire
Last Updated: Tehran has regularly announced arrests and executions of individuals it accuses of spying for foreign intelligence agencies, particularly its arch-rival Israel. Iran announced on Wednesday that it has executed three men accused of spying for Israel, just a day after a ceasefire between the two countries came into effect, The Associated Press (AP) reported. According to Iran's judiciary, the men — Idris Ali, Azad Shojai, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul — were convicted of attempting to import equipment into the country with the intent to carry out assassinations on behalf of the 'Zionist regime," referring to Israel. 'The sentence was carried out this morning… and they were hanged," the judiciary said in an official statement. The executions took place in Urmia, a city in northwestern Iran near the border with Turkey, AP reported. Authorities also released images of the three men dressed in blue prison uniforms prior to the execution. Tehran has regularly announced arrests and executions of individuals it accuses of spying for foreign intelligence agencies, particularly its arch-rival Israel. Following the Iran-Israel conflict that erupted on June 13, Iranian officials had vowed to expedite trials for those suspected of collaborating with Israeli intelligence. The latest executions follow similar cases earlier this week, when Iran hanged alleged Mossad agents on both Sunday and Monday. First Published: June 25, 2025, 10:52 IST
NDTV
9 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Iran Hangs 3 Men Accused For Spying For Israel
Iran said Wednesday that it executed three men accused of spying for Israel, the day after a truce between the two countries came into effect. "Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, who attempted to import equipment into the country to carry out assassinations, were arrested and tried for... cooperation favouring the Zionist regime," the judiciary said, referring to Israel. "The sentence was carried out this morning... and they were hanged." The executions took place in Urmia, a northwestern city near the border with Turkey, the judiciary said, sharing photos of the three men in blue prison uniforms. Tehran regularly announces the arrest and execution of agents suspected of working for foreign intelligence services, including its arch-foe Israel. After the Iran-Israel war erupted on June 13, Tehran vowed swift trials for people arrested on suspicion of collaborating with its arch-foe. It carried out executions of men accused of being Mossad agents on both Sunday and Monday. Iran is the world's second-most prolific executioner after China, according to human rights groups, including Amnesty International.
Mint
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Iran hangs 3 for spying for Israel; arrested 700 in sweeping crackdown during 12-day conflict with Tel Aviv
In a sweeping crackdown to punish those with links to Israel, Iran said on Wednesday, June 25, that it has executed three men for spying for Benjamin Netanyahu. The hanging comes a day after Israel and Iran agreed to the Donald Trump-initiated mediation after 12 days of heightened conflict over Tehran's possession of nuclear weapons. During the conflict, Iran also arrested at least 700 persons, accused of ties with Israel. The three men who have been executed by Iran have been identified as Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul. Iran claims that the three men attempted to bring in assassination equipment into the country. The Iranian judiciary said, 'Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, who attempted to import equipment into the country to carry out assassinations, were arrested and tried for... cooperation favouring the Zionist regime.' 'The sentence was carried out this morning…and they were hanged.'
