Iran Executes Two Men Over Alleged Spying For Israel

Iran has executed two men convicted of spying for Israel, as authorities intensify a crackdown on suspected espionage linked to the country’s conflict with Israel.

The judiciary confirmed on Monday that Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat were hanged after being found guilty of “espionage and collaboration with the Zionist regime.” The confirmation was made through its official media outlet, _Mizan_.

According to the judiciary, the pair were accused of transmitting the locations of sensitive military and security installations to Israeli intelligence operatives.

“They helped the intelligence services achieve their objectives by providing them with information on military and security centres during the war,” the judiciary stated.

Authorities did not disclose when the men were arrested, the length of their detention, or when their trials were held.

The executions are the latest in a series of death sentences carried out by Tehran since the outbreak of its conflict with Israel and the United States in February.

Iran has significantly intensified its campaign against individuals accused of collaborating with Israel, saying it is targeting espionage networks operating within the country.

Officials have vowed to take firm action against anyone suspected of passing classified military or security information to foreign intelligence agencies.

Iran continues to rank among the countries with the highest number of executions globally, second only to China, according to international human rights organisations.

Data released by Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based NGO, and Together Against the Death Penalty, a Paris-based advocacy group, showed that Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025. The groups described it as the highest annual execution tally recorded in Iran since 1989.

Human rights organisations have repeatedly criticised Iran’s use of capital punishment, especially in cases involving national security and espionage charges.

Rights advocates argue that many defendants do not receive fair and transparent trials.

Amnesty International recently condemned what it called an increase in executions after Iranian authorities announced the hanging of two men convicted over alleged involvement in anti-government protests.

The organisation has urged the Iranian government to suspend executions and ensure all defendants are granted fair judicial proceedings that meet international legal standards.