Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, Israel
Iran executed a man for espionage during its ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. This marks the first execution for a spying offense linked to the war, which began on February 28. The judiciary reported that the man, Mojtaba Kian, provided sensitive information about Iran's defense capabilities to hostile networks.
- ▪Mojtaba Kian was hanged for sending information related to Iran's defense industry to enemy forces.
- ▪This execution is the first known case of a spying offense linked to the current war with Israel and the US.
- ▪Iran has increased executions for espionage since the conflict began, with prior executions related to offenses committed before the war.
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Iran hangs man for spying during war with US, IsraelSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThe latest execution comes after Iran executed two men convicted of armed rebellion and membership in what authorities described as “separatist terrorist groups”.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 24, 2026, 03:35 PMUpdated May 24, 2026, 03:35 PMTEHRAN – Iran on May 24 hanged a man convicted of espionage, the judiciary said, the first known execution for a spying offence committed during the war with Israel and the United States.“Mojtaba Kian...
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