Iran hangs a man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad in a wave of executions

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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

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Iran executed Bahman Choobiasl on Monday after convicting him of espionage for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, with Iranian judiciary outlet Mizan describing him as one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran.</span

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Iran executed Bahman Choobiasl on Monday after convicting him of espionage for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, with Iranian judiciary outlet Mizan describing him as one of the most important spies for Israel in Iran.

The execution represents the 10th such death sentence carried out since Iran's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/israel-strikes-iran-nuclear-sites-seeks-us-military-aid">June conflict with Israel</a>, during which Israeli forces conducted 12 days of air strikes targeting Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities.

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The execution represents the 10th such death sentence carried out since Iran's June conflict with Israel, during which Israeli forces conducted 12 days of air strikes targeting Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities.

Iranian authorities alleged Choobiasl worked on sensitive telecommunications projects and met with Mossad officials to provide access to governmental databases and information about electronic equipment imports.</span

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Iranian authorities alleged Choobiasl worked on sensitive telecommunications projects and met with Mossad officials to provide access to governmental databases and information about electronic equipment imports.

Iran's Supreme Court rejected Choobiasl's appeal and upheld his death sentence on charges of corruption on earth, following what the judiciary described as extensive cooperation with Israeli intelligence services.</span

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Iran's Supreme Court rejected Choobiasl's appeal and upheld his death sentence on charges of corruption on earth, following what the judiciary described as extensive cooperation with Israeli intelligence services.

The execution occurred after the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/iran-recalls-eu-ambassadors-as-un-sanctions-take-effect">United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran</a> over its nuclear program this weekend, with Iran vowing to confront what it characterized as its enemies following the sanctions reinstatement.

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The execution occurred after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program this weekend, with Iran vowing to confront what it characterized as its enemies following the sanctions reinstatement.

Human rights organizations estimate <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/iran-executes-people-in-highest-in-three-decades">Iran has executed over 1,000 people in 2025</a>, with the actual number potentially higher since Tehran does not report all executions according to monitoring groups.

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Human rights organizations estimate Iran has executed over 1,000 people in 2025, with the actual number potentially higher since Tehran does not report all executions according to monitoring groups.

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The execution represents the 10th such death sentence carried out since Iran's June conflict with Israel, during which Israeli forces conducted 12 days of air strikes targeting Iranian military leaders and nuclear facilities.</span

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The execution occurred after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program this weekend, with Iran vowing to confront what it characterized as its enemies following the sanctions reinstatement.</span

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Human rights organizations estimate Iran has executed over 1,000 people in 2025, with the actual number potentially higher since Tehran does not report all executions according to monitoring groups.</span

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Iran executed one of Israel's most dangerous spies who betrayed his country by selling sensitive government databases to Mossad agents. Bahman Choubi-asl deliberately collaborated with enemy intelligence, meeting Israeli handlers across multiple countries and receiving training and payments for his treachery. This execution sends a clear message that Iran will protect its national security against foreign infiltration.

Iran executed one of Israel's most dangerous spies who betrayed his country by selling sensitive government databases to Mossad agents. Bahman Choubi-asl deliberately collaborated with enemy intelligence, meeting Israeli handlers across multiple countries and receiving training and payments for his treachery. This execution sends a clear message that Iran will protect its national security against foreign infiltration.</span

Iran executes Israeli spy over access gained to vital databases

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Iran's execution spree represents a brutal crackdown using dubious espionage charges to silence dissent and distract from domestic unrest. The regime frequently accuses citizens of spying without providing evidence, torturing prisoners into false confessions like they did with previous victims. Iran has executed over 1,000 people this year at a pace unseen since 1988, weaponizing death sentences against anyone who challenges the theocracy.

Iran's execution spree represents a brutal crackdown using dubious espionage charges to silence dissent and distract from domestic unrest. The regime frequently accuses citizens of spying without providing evidence, torturing prisoners into false confessions like they did with previous victims. Iran has executed over 1,000 people this year at a pace unseen since 1988, weaponizing death sentences against anyone who challenges the theocracy.</span

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Iran executed one of Israel's most dangerous spies who betrayed his country by selling sensitive government databases to Mossad agents. Bahman Choobiasl deliberately collaborated with enemy intelligence, meeting Israeli handlers across multiple countries and receiving training and payments for his treachery. This execution sends a clear message that Iran will protect its national security against foreign infiltration.

Iran executed one of Israel's most dangerous spies who betrayed his country by selling sensitive government databases to Mossad agents. Bahman Choobiasl deliberately collaborated with enemy intelligence, meeting Israeli handlers across multiple countries and receiving training and payments for his treachery. This execution sends a clear message that Iran will protect its national security against foreign infiltration.

There is a 30% chance Iran will posses a nuclear weapon before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 30% chance Iran will posses a nuclear weapon before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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